Teufelsley summit – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

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Teufelsley summit – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

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Teufelsley summit – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

02:34

8.34km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 905 m for 129 m

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271 m

View of Are Castle

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Good view of the ruins Are above Altenahr.

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968 m

The Teufelsley offers a fantastic panoramic view over the Ahr valley and the Siebengebirge. You can let your eyes wander over the nature reserve Langfigtal and the villages Altenahr and Mayschoss ...
The cross was also modernized and should now be able to defy many storms ...

The last few meters to the summit are almost alpine in character and you should not only have sturdy shoes but also have both hands free. And the summit is also a bit wider ...

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3.69 km

Engelsley Cliff on the Ahr

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Impressive rock face on the edge of the Ahr River!

The area near Altenahr where the Ahr River cuts deep into the mountains is called the Langfigtal.

It's a lovely walk along the riverbank or above it, with truly beautiful views of the Ahr Valley.

The ridge path above, over the Engelsley, has an alpine feel.

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3.76 km

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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4.08 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 Hochflächen übergehen. Die großartige Felslandschaft, der Weinbau und die idyllischen Gassen und Winkel machten Altenahr schon früh zu einem beliebten und bedeutenden Fremdenverkehrsort.

Geschichte:
Das Gebiet um Altenahr war schon in fränkischer Zeit besiedelt. Der Ort »Are« (Altenahr) entstand jedoch erst im Anschluß an den Bau der Burg Are durch den Grafen Theoderich I. von Are um 1100. 1246 schenkte Friedrich von Are-Hochstaden, Propst zu Xanten, mit Zustimmung seines Bruders Konrad, Erzbischof von Köln, Burg und Grafschaft Are dem Erzstift Köln. Die Grafschaft wurde kurkölnisches Amt mit der Burg als Mittelpunkt. Die Burg war Verwaltungssitz und zeitweise Staatsgefängnis der Kölner Erzbischöfe. 1689/90 wurde die Burg nach neunmonatiger Belagerung zum ersten Male erobert, der Ort Altenahr niedergebrannt. 1714 zerstörten Kölner Truppen die Burg, da Freibeuter von hier aus ihr Unwesen trieben. In Verbindung mit Burg Are besaß das »Tal« Altenahr eine Ortsbefestigung mit drei Toren, von denen das letzte Tor, die »Brückenpforte« 1804 vom Ahrhochwasser weggerissen wurde. (Reste der Ummauerung sind nördlich des Ortes erhalten.)

Sehenswürdigkeiten:
Die romanische Pfarrkirche wird 1166 erstmals erwähnt. Sie ist eine Gründung der Grafen von Are. Das gotische Chor wurde 1326 angebaut, die Einwölbung der Schiffe erfolgte im 15. Jahrhundert 1892/93 wurde die Kirche nach Westen verlängert. Die Seitenkapelle wurde Anfang des 16. Jahrhundert als Sakristei angebaut. Die Burg Are (um 1100) hat einen viereckigen Grundriß. An der Südseite befindet sich der alte Torturm und neben ihm Reste vom Palas. In der nordwestlichen Ecke stand wahrscheinlich der älteste Bergfried. In der Mitte der Ostseite befinden sich die Ruinen der Burgkapelle aus der Zeit um 1200. Die Burg liegt 113 m über der Ahr; man hat von hier aus eine herrliche Aussicht in das Ahrtal.

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4.83 km

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

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On the Heislei above Altenahr, the Black Cross is located at a popular vantage point overlooking Altenahr, the ruin of the Are Castle and the Devil's Hole.

Jacob Caspary from Altenahr set there on 11 April 1865 for the first time a wooden cross on.

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5.10 km

Devil's Hole

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The devil once visited the valley of the Ahr and found so much favor on land and people, but above all on the excellent red wine, that he forgot his return home. One day, when he was resting on the mountain opposite the Are Are Castle, his grandmother approached him in the form of a beautiful maiden. In the arms of the devil in love, she quickly turned back to the all too well-known, disgusting old woman. He grabbed his grandmother angrily and flung her back down the cliff to hell. This is how the Devil's Hole came to be, which can still be seen above Altenahr.

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5.61 km

View of Altenburg from the rock ledge

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Here you can enjoy the wonderful view.

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8.34 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.04 km

2.11 km

1.59 km

869 m

508 m

131 m

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Surfaces

3.03 km

2.61 km

1.53 km

520 m

453 m

181 m

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Blick auf Burg Are – Ahr Runde von Altenahr

I didn't get over the Teufelsley, it was too dangerous for me. Maybe there's a way around? I changed the tour to the Schrok (very steep path) and to the Teufelsloch.

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June 21, 2025,Photohike Altenahr • Ahrtal • Sommer • Goldene Sunde

Here's the tour review on the blog:
photohikers.de/post/photohike-altenahr-teufelsloch-aussichtskreuz-ahrschleife-ein-morgen-zwischen-fels-und-licht

More on hiking photography: photohikers.de

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August 20, 2022,Altenahr🔄 Teufelsloch 👹🌤️

Again Altenahr and Teufelsloch
In order to get the round done, it was clear to us that we would get wet feet once through the Ahr 🌞👍😊
Nice to see that some hotels are open again.
Unfortunately, in some places nothing is happening, for whatever reason 🤔😔

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August 21, 2025,Tour

Something for hikers with healthy feet. But very beautiful.

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August 4, 2025,Altenahr rundum 1/2 👍

At km 2, take the lower trail, as the descent at the upper end is very slippery.
At km 4, skip the detour to Teufelsley, as climbing without safety equipment is too dangerous.
At Laach, resist the temptation or requests of some companions to take the bus.
Bring plenty of water, sturdy hiking boots, surefootedness, and fitness.

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July 25, 2023,Blick auf Burg Are – Ahr Runde mit Blick vom Schrock

But I was fast on the way with the altitude difference 👀thanks Komoot 😅

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October 15, 2023,Altenahr - mit Sonne im Herzen 🌧️

It was still a muddy slide on the Ahr 😅

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July 17, 2022,Teufelsloch Runde von Altenahr

Steep ascents and descents. A firm footing is essential. Rest of the tour along the Ahr, recording ended prematurely due to battery exhaustion. The Ahr must be crossed once on foot, max. 20 cm deep, as the bridge was destroyed by the flood in 2021!

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