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Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Altenahr

Altenahrer Eck – Trail to Are Castle Ruins loop from Altenahr

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Altenahr

Altenahrer Eck – Trail to Are Castle Ruins loop from Altenahr

Easy

4.7

(59)

326

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Altenahrer Eck – Trail to Are Castle Ruins loop from Altenahr

01:50

6.28km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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A

Start point

Train Station

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714 m

View of Are Castle

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Very beautiful castle ruins above Altenahr.
From the castle there is a very nice view of the Ahr valley and Altenahr.
Absolutely worth seeing!

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3.78 km

A slightly different viewpoint. You should definitely stick in the photo.

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4.78 km

Beautiful view of the ruin of the castle Are in Altenahr and the castle Kreuzberg. A nice place for a short break ...

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5.09 km

Altenahrer Eck

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You will be rewarded with breathtaking views, regardless of the season!

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5.22 km

White Cross, Altenahr

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The White Cross

There are several legends about the creation of the White Cross:

1. The Cistercian monk Albericus saw on his trip to Rhineland the castle Are on the …

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5.35 km

White Cross and view of Are Castle

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A beautiful and especially for children a highlight

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5.50 km

Trail to Are Castle Ruins

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Super cool path along the Castle

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5.91 km

Altenahr Historic Town Centre

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Der 1000-jährige Weinbauort mit den Ortsteilen Altenburg, Kreuzberg und Reimerzhoven liegt im engen Tal der mittleren Ahr zwischen wilden, zerrissenen und durcheinandergeschobenen Felsgraten, die im Norden und Süden in bewaldete …

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6.28 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

1.40 km

485 m

376 m

321 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

1.45 km

705 m

363 m

135 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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