Mountain trail at the Teufelsloch – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

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Mountain trail at the Teufelsloch – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

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Mountain trail at the Teufelsloch – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

04:02

11.9km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

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 6.73 km for 433 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

View of Altenburg from the rock ledge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can enjoy the wonderful view.

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2.64 km

Engelsley Cliff on the Ahr

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

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3.58 km

View of Are Castle

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Look very mystical. One might assume that Harry Potter is there.
Was often worked out by the Ahr tourism "four mountains four peaks" as a contact point. Refreshment station with regional offers.

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6.54 km

Ridge Trail between the Sahrbach and Vischelbach Valleys

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The tightrope walk on a ridge offers many great views of Kreuzberg and Sahrbachtal. One should not only be sure-footed but also free from giddiness ...

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8.49 km

Viewpoint

9.72 km

Ascent to Hornberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's amazing to walk through and enjoy the mesmerizing view

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10.2 km

Mountain trail at the Teufelsloch

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

If you like narrow, stony paths with beautiful views, you will love the route to and from the Teufelsloch.
Tip: only hike there in dry weather, in wet weather the loose slate rubble could be slippery.

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11.1 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 …

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11.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

3.57 km

1.82 km

885 m

396 m

253 m

116 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.17 km

1.19 km

953 m

866 m

620 m

597 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

9°C

5°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2024,Tour um Altenahr

The tour had everything and was definitely not for the faint-hearted. If you are even slightly afraid of heights, you should stay away from it.

It really is an adventure!

My daughter and I agree that sometimes it was not entirely safe and small mistakes could have serious consequences. Alone along the water - one wrong step and you fall …

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February 1, 2023,Altenahr alte Seilbahn suchen

Today I did a tour that I had had on my list for a long time but didn't dare. Because of up, down, Alpine sections, where I said out loud well if this is right here🙈. What can I say it was awesome sorry🤣. Today I showed myself where the frog has the curls🤣🥵. I skipped the Hornberghütte, it was …

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October 9, 2022,Rund ums Ahrtal Hornberg/Kreuzberg

Today we went from Altenburg an der Ahr first to the Hornberg..the path starts directly from the parking lot behind the nursing home. After a short time, it goes right up very steeply to the Hornberg vantage point, which offers a fantastic view of the Engeley and Teufelsley with the Ahr loop, then it goes steeply downhill in the direction …

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November 5, 2024,Mr. Pfade: Abenteuertour Altenahr

Awesome tour!! For me as an older "flatland Tyrolean" it was a real, almost reckless challenge. Almost more climbing or scrambling than hiking with amazing views.
Overall, however, I am very, very happy to have managed it. Great!

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July 31, 2022,Mr. Pfade: Kletterabenteuer Altenahr Extrem *NEU 2022*

Canceled today in Kreuzberg because the temperatures were so oppressive and there wasn't enough to drink at the end... too bad, but health comes first

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March 2, 2025,Im Ahrtal - Altenburg und Kreuzberg

This is a great but also strenuous tour in the Ahr Valley.

We parked in Altenburg, where there are a few options on the road. After crossing the Ahr, there is a gentle climb to the "merciful Jesus" to start with. (We got lost here for a moment - skip it, there is nothing to see...)

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