Best hard trails in Altenahr
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Explore the most popular hard trails near Altenahr with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (25)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrVaried hike in the Ahr Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate A wonderful hike that impresses with great views, imposing rock formations, idyllic nature and historical monuments. From Altenar, there are a few ascents and descents along the Ahr. Most of the route runs through the forest and along 6 mountains of the Ahrschleife nature reserve. Highlights: - Castle Are - beautiful valley of the Ahr - View from Altenahrer Eck - Saffenburg - mountain landscape
- 4.7 (24)·Hard·23 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hrPopular hike in the Ahr Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads through the Ahr Valley, known for its red wines. It is one of the most popular in Germany. The winding path from Altenahr via Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler to Bad Bodendorf leads past old castle ruins, vineyards and through lush forests. Charming villages along the route marked with red grapes invite you to stop and enjoy a glass or two of regional wine. If you want to avoid crowds, you should do the hike after the harvest...
- 3.4 (28)·Hard·2.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrOn alpine trails in the Ahr Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate - for experienced hikers From the center of Altenahr, you hike via Engelsley South and North past the Zwergenloch up to Aare Castle, which has an alpine character in some places. In other words, there are sections with easy climbing passages where you will need to use your hands for support. A summit book and summit cross are of course also available. You walk along the ridge with magnificent views of both sides of the Ahr loop, the...
- 4.6 (24)·Hard·10.9 mi·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...
- 3.8 (16)·Hard·5.4 mi·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 railroad 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 magnificent views of Altenahr,...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·9.5 mi·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...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPopular loop in the Ahrschleife nature reserve near Altenahr, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop leads from Altenahr railroad station through forests to Rech and back to Altenahr via Mayschoß on the Red Wine Trail. 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: - Vineyards - Ahr loop near...
- 4.4 (11)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail through the Sahrbach Valley in Rhineland-Palatinate Super great round through the wild and romantic Sahrbachtal and then over the mountain ranges back to Kreuzberg. Great views of the Hocheifel, the Siebengebirge and the Ahrgebirge. Highlights: - Valley of the Sahrbach - View of the Hocheifel - numerous climbs
- 4.6 (7)·Hard·15 miPanoramic high trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate The loop leads from Kreuzberg westwards to Kirchsahr and the Effelsberg radio telescope, which is one of the largest mobile radio telescopes in the world. In any case, wonderful views of the Eifel landscape await, which in the western part also extend over the Hohes Venn-Nordeifel Nature Park. The route starts at the railway station in Kreuzberg and is therefore easily accessible by public transport. There are also car parking...
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