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

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

Hard

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

04:44

14.4km

550m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 11.7 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.32 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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5.20 km

Devil's Hole

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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5.47 km

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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6.75 km

View of Are Castle and the Ahr riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Since the original staircase including the attachment to the shore was washed away by the tide, you have to climb down the stones.

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9.15 km

Ahrschleife bei Altenahr

Nature Reserve

10.6 km

Viewpoint

11.8 km

Teufelsley summit

Highlight • Summit

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 …

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12.2 km

Hut and viewpoint on the Schrock

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One of the most beautiful vantage points in the Ahr valley. Since the ascent is quite steep and the hut is a bit off the beaten path, it is not overcrowded ...

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

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