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Red Wine Route Altenahr-Marienthal

Along one of the king stages on the Red Wine Route, there are magnificent views of the valley, the course of the Ahr river, and the surrounding villages.

On the way on one of the royal stages on the red wine hiking trail, there are magnificent views of the valley, the course of the river Ahr and the surrounding villages.

The Red Wine Route is considered one of the most beautiful themed hiking routes in Germany. In the readers’ choice "Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Route 2022" by Wandermagazin, it reached third place in the day tours category!

And rightly so! Traveling on one of the king stages, the Ahr valley presents itself on its sunny side.

The Red Wine Trail is considered one of the most beautiful themed hiking trails in Germany. In the public vote for "Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2022" by Wandermagazin, it took third place in the day tour category!

And rightly so! The Ahr Valley shows off its sunny side on one of the royal stages.</p

Duration 4:30 h
Distance 13,9 km
Ascent 393 m
Descent 343 m
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Red Wine Route Altenahr-Marienthal

Along one of the king stages on the Red Wine Route, there are magnificent views of the valley, the course of the Ahr river, and the surrounding villages.

On the way on one of the royal stages on the red wine hiking trail, there are magnificent views of the valley, the course of the river Ahr and the surrounding villages.

The Red Wine Route is considered one of the most beautiful themed hiking routes in Germany. In the readers’ choice "Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Route 2022" by Wandermagazin, it reached third place in the day tours category!

And rightly so! Traveling on one of the king stages, the Ahr valley presents itself on its sunny side.

The Red Wine Trail is considered one of the most beautiful themed hiking trails in Germany. In the public vote for "Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2022" by Wandermagazin, it took third place in the day tour category!

And rightly so! The Ahr Valley shows off its sunny side on one of the royal stages.</p

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Duration 4:30 h
Distance 13,9 km
Ascent 393 m
Descent 343 m

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  • Route tour

  • Family friendly
  • Culture highlight
  • Geological highlights
  • Refreshment stop
  • promising

  • Hiking

Ahr Valley Railway or rail replacement service from Altenahr or Dernau DB station. 

All towns between Altenahr and Marienthal are easily accessible by public transport. The rail replacement service (SEV) stops at all stations along the route. https://www.vrminfo.de/fileadmin/data/pdf/fahrplanbuecher/2025/SEV_RB30.pdf

From Rheinbach to Altenahr: Bike bus 844 

From Bad Münstereifel to Altenahr: Leisure bus 862

From Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler: Regio bus 869

Ahrtalbahn DB Altenahr or Dernau station

Bus 841

For all who arrive by car, parking spaces are available along the route in all towns.

Marienthal: Parking lots "Weingut Kloster Marienthal"

Dernau: Schmittmannstraße, former sports field, train station

Rech: Im Bungert

Mayschoß: At Waagplatz (village square), train station

Altenahr: Train station, cemetery

In Marienthal:

Parking spaces "Weingut Kloster Marienthal"