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Burg Kreuzberg
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Blick auf die Burg Are
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Weißes Kreuz Altenahr
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Luftbild Kreuzberg
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Burg Are Altenahr
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Burg Kreuzberg
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Blick auf die Burg Are
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Weißes Kreuz Altenahr
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Luftbild Kreuzberg
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Burg Are Altenahr

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Altenahr Castle Trail, Altenahr - Place of the Three Castles

The hike alternates between magnificent views and idyllic forest sections. Highlights are the rugged rock formations and the legendary castles or ruins.

The hike alternates between magnificent views and idyllic forest stages. Highlights include the rugged rock formations and the legendary castles more specifically ruins.

Experience history

The castle trail covers about 9.5 km in length, with 320 meters of elevation gain and an estimated duration of about 3 hours. It showcases the landscape diversity of the Ahr valley and the special features of the Middle Ahr valley. Above all, it connects the three castles of Altenahr: the ruin of Burg Are, which towers high above the center of Altenahr, Burg Kreuzberg in the Kreuzberg district, and the remains of Reffinessburg in the Altenburg district.

The path is marked with a unique trail sign: a red stylized castle on a light background.

Experience history

The castle trail is approx. 9.5 km long, with 320 meters of elevation gain and an estimated duration of approx. 3 hours, and shows the scenic diversity of the Ahr Valley and the special features of the Middle Ahr. Above all, it connects the three castles of Altenahr: the ruins of Are Castle, which towers high above the town center of Altenahr, Kreuzberg Castle in the Kreuzberg district and the remains of the walls of Reffinessburg Castle in the Altenburg district.

The trail is signposted with its own signpost: a red stylized castle on a light background.

Duration 2:55 h
Distance 9,5 km
Ascent 302 m
Descent 304 m
Tour planner

Altenahr Castle Trail, Altenahr - Place of the Three Castles

The hike alternates between magnificent views and idyllic forest sections. Highlights are the rugged rock formations and the legendary castles or ruins.

The hike alternates between magnificent views and idyllic forest stages. Highlights include the rugged rock formations and the legendary castles more specifically ruins.

Experience history

The castle trail covers about 9.5 km in length, with 320 meters of elevation gain and an estimated duration of about 3 hours. It showcases the landscape diversity of the Ahr valley and the special features of the Middle Ahr valley. Above all, it connects the three castles of Altenahr: the ruin of Burg Are, which towers high above the center of Altenahr, Burg Kreuzberg in the Kreuzberg district, and the remains of Reffinessburg in the Altenburg district.

The path is marked with a unique trail sign: a red stylized castle on a light background.

Experience history

The castle trail is approx. 9.5 km long, with 320 meters of elevation gain and an estimated duration of approx. 3 hours, and shows the scenic diversity of the Ahr Valley and the special features of the Middle Ahr. Above all, it connects the three castles of Altenahr: the ruins of Are Castle, which towers high above the town center of Altenahr, Kreuzberg Castle in the Kreuzberg district and the remains of the walls of Reffinessburg Castle in the Altenburg district.

The trail is signposted with its own signpost: a red stylized castle on a light background.

Wanderweg

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Duration 2:55 h
Distance 9,5 km
Ascent 302 m
Descent 304 m
Tour planner

Burg Kreuzberg
Blick auf die Burg Are
Weißes Kreuz Altenahr
Luftbild Kreuzberg
Burg Are Altenahr
Weißes Kreuz Altenahr

More informations

  • Round trip
  • Hiking trail

  • Culture highlight
  • Geological highlights
  • Refreshment stop
  • promising

  • Hiking

Due to flooding, the Ahr Valley Railway only runs from Remagen to Walporzheim, from where a rail replacement service continues to Ahrbrück. More information and current timetables can be found here. (https://www.vrminfo.de)

Public transport:

Reachable by bus and train/ SEV

Bus 841 from Remagen-Altenahr

Due to flooding, the Ahrtalbahn only runs from Remagen to Walporzheim; from there, a rail replacement service runs to Ahrbrück. More information and current timetables can be found here. (https://www.vrminfo.de)

Public transport:

Accessible by bus and train / rail replacement service

Bus 841 from Remagen-Altenahr

Parking lot at the station, Altenburger Straße 1, 53505 Altenahr, paid (Hotel Lang)

Parking at the railway station, Altenburger Straße 1, 53505 Altenahr, subject to charge (Hotel Lang)



Ahrtal-Tourismus Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler e.V. · : Eva Flügge