Mountain trail over the Spicherley – Schorn Chapel, Schuld loop from Winnerath

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Mountain trail over the Spicherley – Schorn Chapel, Schuld loop from Winnerath

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Mountain trail over the Spicherley – Schorn Chapel, Schuld loop from Winnerath

05:33

18.1km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.76 km for 796 m

After 14.5 km for 796 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.49 km

Old Hunter's Trail

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It is nice and varied not to walk on wide paths here, but to continue the hike on a narrow path (called "Eselspättche" in the Rhenish dialect). However, surefootedness is a prerequisite if you want to walk here.

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6.34 km

Bench with a View of Schuld and the Ahr Valley

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A fantastic resting place, just because it is, one comes from guilt, then goes uphill properly.

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6.40 km

Narrow forest path below Spicher Ley

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Very nice narrow hiking trail up to Spicherley. After about 15 kilometers on the 3rd stage of the Ahrsteig you will be challenged again here.

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6.97 km

View of Schuld and the Ahr Valley from Spicher Ley Bench

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Beautiful view of the Ahr valley and guilt

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6.98 km

Mountain trail over the Spicherley

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Probably the most beautiful section on the 3rd stage of the Ahrsteig. Sturdy shoes and a certain amount of surefootedness are required here. The most demanding passages are secured by steel cables.

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10.0 km

Prümer Tor

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Impressive rock formation! The Prümer Tor natural monument was created solely by the power of the water, is approx. 12 meters high and 6 - 8 meters wide.

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10.2 km

Ahr River Ford

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The path runs a little higher directly on the Ahr. Unfortunately not a natural path, but paved (somehow paved) - nevertheless atmospheric.

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12.7 km

Schorn Chapel, Schuld

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There is a beautiful legend about the Schorn Chapel, see eifel.info/a-schornkapelle-schuld. This legend also fits the Prümer Tor, also a guide through the Ahr. There is also a wonderfully located …

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

2.96 km

2.81 km

2.73 km

722 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

5.38 km

2.50 km

1.44 km

1.06 km

384 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

9°C

3°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2025,Ahrsteig - Insul & Schuld - Etappe 3.2

When the Ahr Valley calls, we lace up our hiking boots!

This year, my hiking friend @Meike S and I set off on the beautiful Ahrsteig Trail – a true adventure for the heart and soul! This summer, I'll be hiking here with a great group of IPA friends from all over Hesse and the Ahrkreis district, as well as …

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