Wäschebach Suspension Bridge – View of the Manderscheid castles loop from Manderscheid

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Wäschebach Suspension Bridge – View of the Manderscheid castles loop from Manderscheid

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Wäschebach Suspension Bridge – View of the Manderscheid castles loop from Manderscheid

02:36

7.72km

150m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.49 km for 719 m

After 3.54 km for 276 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

Start Stage 1 BurgenKletterSteig - Goodbye 🌄❤️📯

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A bit "thin" signposted. This is where the climb starts ;) Have fun!

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2.48 km

Burgen Via Ferrata — Stage 1: Lieser

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Great stage of the Burgen Klettersteig, which mostly goes directly over the Lieser.
Please note that there is no emergency exit here! But there are a few walking sections to relax on ;)

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3.37 km

Wäschebach Suspension Bridge

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The Wäschebach Bridge had to be rebuilt after the flood in summer 2021. Since May 18, 2022, it has now been officially opened as a suspension bridge made of galvanized …

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3.51 km

Einstieg Etappe 2 BurgenKletterSteig - Oberburg 🌄❤️📯

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The shortest and actually easiest stage (possibly also good for "practice" before you tackle stage 1 (long stage + C/D points) and stage 3 (strenuous, as there are many crossings and C/D + D points) - have fun !

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3.52 km

Oberburg Section – Castles Via Ferrata

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Beautiful and relatively vertical wall which, due to its shortness, is also suitable for people with less stamina but can also be easily bypassed.

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3.75 km

View of the Oberburg and Niederburg castles

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Here, after the second stage of the via ferrata, you have a beautiful panoramic view of the Oberburg and Niederburg and parts of the via ferrata

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3.96 km

View of the Manderscheid castles

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From the Burgenstieg you have a beautiful view of the Niederburg and parts of the via ferrata

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4.44 km

Einstieg Etappe 3 BurgenKletterSteig - Pfiat di 🌄❤️📯

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!!!Tip!!!! If you have already completed the other two stages, a camp swing with a tuber or a sling with a screw-lock carabiner will certainly help to build a rest …

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7.72 km

End point

Bus stop

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