Best river trails in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr
4.2(132 reviews)
The Ahrschleife nature reserve near Altenahr covers 205 hectares. The aim here is to protect the river landscape with its rock formation, which provides an important habitat for many endangered birds and wild plants.
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- 4.6 (26)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrVaried hike in the Ahr valley, Rhineland-Palatinate A marvellous hike that impresses with great views, imposing rock formations, idyllic nature and historical monuments. From Altenar, the route leads along the Ahr with a few ascents and descents. The majority of the route runs through the forest and along 6 mountains in the Ahrschleife nature reserve. Highlights: - Are Castle - Beautiful valley of the Ahr - View from Altenahrer Eck - Saffenburg Castle - Mountain landscape
- 4.6 (24)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrWonderful circular route along the Ahr loop near Altenahr, Rhineland-Palatinate. Narrow paths around the Ahr valley - this is the best way to describe this circular route through the Ahr valley. The route leads along many small paths through the idyllic valley and offers wonderful views of the countryside just outside Bonn and the Rhine. The route starts in Kreuzberg, where you can park for free. Due to the flood of the century in summer 2021, there may still be restrictions on the hiking...
- 4.0 (23)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic circular route in the Ahrschleife nature reserve. This route leads from Altenahr on hiking trail 7 to the Black Cross and the Teufelsloch. Then it partly follows hiking trail 8 to the Schrock. From here, it leads west to the Steinerberghaus (530m), where you can take a coffee break. The way back is via the Schrock and Teufelsley before it returns to Altenahr. Sure-footedness is required for this hike, as some rocky passages are secured with ropes. Highlights: - Visit Ahr Castle -...
- 3.8 (16)·Hard·8.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike around Altenahr, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful trail offers numerous viewpoints around Altenahr. The ascent to the Teufelsloch is one of the highlights of this hike. The first great vantage point after the hike begins at Altenahr railway station is the "black cross" on the Heislei. Here, the view sweeps over Altenahr, the Langfigtal valley, Are Castle and the "Teufelsloch". The path leads up to this point with a steep ascent, rewarded by marvellous views of Altenahr,...
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Ahr valley, Rhineland-Palatinate This marvellous loop in the Ahr Valley enchants with plenty of variety and great views. The starting point of the hike is Altenahr railway station, so the route is easily accessible by bus and train. The walk begins with a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Ahr before heading up to slightly higher altitudes and woodland, where you can enjoy fantastic views of Are Castle (a short detour here is recommended) and the...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the AhrSteig, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Kreuzberg to Walporzheim. The path ascends steeply along rocky trails through the Teufelsloch rock arch, passes the Schwarze Kreuz viewpoint and Saffenburg castle ruins, and climbs Krausberg before descending to Walporzheim. Surefootedness is required on narrow, cable-secured sections. Lodging is available in guest houses along the Ahrtal villages. Water should be packed and refilled in towns. Regional...
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Ahr valley, Rhineland-Palatinate From Altenahr, you walk along the popular "Red Wine Hiking Trail" past vineyards to above Rech. Then it goes down into the Ahr valley and back to the starting point along the Ahr (free car park at the end of the cable car road). There are refreshment stops in Altenahr, Mayschoß and Rech. Accessible by bus and train (short walk from Altenahr railway station). Due to the flood of the century in summer 2021, there may still...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·18.2 km·Est. 6–7 hrPopular circular route in the Ahrschleife nature reserve near Altenahr, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route leads from Altenahr railway station through forests to Rech and back along the Red Wine Trail via Mayschoß to Altenahr. If necessary, there is the option of taking the train in Rech or Mayschoß. The route leads partly along a busy main road. Due to the flood of the century in summer 2021, there may still be restrictions on the hiking route. Highlights of the hike: -...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best river trail to hike in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr is Ahrtalalpin: Von Altenahr über Mayschoss und das Teufelsley, which has a 4.6 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 18.0 km long with an elevation gain of 924 m.
What is the longest river trail in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr is Rund um Walporzheim. This trail is estimated to be 102.0 km long.
How many river trails are in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr?
There are 17 river trails in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr.These river trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 132 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Naturschutzgebiet Ahrschleife bei Altenahr?
Rund um Walporzheim has the most elevation gain for river trails with 2,944 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB: Trails rund um Altenahr [CLOSED], which has 1,451 m of elevation gain.
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