Steinerberghaus – View of the Ahr Valley loop from Rech

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Steinerberghaus – View of the Ahr Valley loop from Rech

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Steinerberghaus – View of the Ahr Valley loop from Rech

02:55

8.73km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.99 km

Steinerberghaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Steinerbergau is located above Kesseling at an altitude of 531 meters. If there is nothing worth mentioning down in the village, you will finally find it up here. And …

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4.17 km

Steinerberg Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many great hiking trails lead to the Steinerberg and the cozy Steinerberger Hof with great views invites you to linger

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5.00 km

Waldretter Tree Planting Project Mayschoss-Altenahr

Highlight • Natural

An initiative worthy of praise and emulation!

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5.35 km

View of the Ahr Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views from several places.

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5.56 km

Anton Haffner Cross

Highlight • Monument

In his meditation on the Stations of the Cross with the Holy Father – on Good Friday 2025 in the Roman Colosseum – Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday …

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6.51 km

Research Teufelsley / Bank

Highlight • Religious Site

According to legend, the devil himself left his marks on this rock face in the Recher forest with his fist. Donated by a family from Bonn, a cross could be …

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6.81 km

Forest Path Along the Stream and Old Stone Wall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I am positively surprised by this section of forest. It leads along a stream that is partly bordered by an old dry stone wall through a really beautiful and quiet forest

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8.58 km

Rest area & lounge chair on the Ahr in Rech

Highlight • Rest Area

Invites you to take a short or longer break with a view of the river.

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8.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

1.84 km

949 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

1.32 km

949 m

525 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

14 %

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Comments

March 8, 2024,Steinerberghaus – Runde von Rech

Another hike on the Ahr. The area there was also used in the past for training, among other things, for crossing the Alps. Before the flood, the situation of the paths, parking and launch areas was very well known; prior inquiries were not necessary. After the flood in 2021, many things in the Ahr Valley are no longer the same …

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April 8, 2026,Steinerberghaus - Runde ab Rech

The path began gently through the forest and led along the edges of the vineyards. After the actual ascent, which was clear and noticeable, we followed a narrow ridge at the top and reached the Steinerberghaus. The house itself proved to be a cozy stop: wood, hut, heart. Everything was simple, down-to-earth, and perfect for a warm soup, a piece …

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October 17, 2024,Rundweg von Rech zum Steinerberg

At 531 meters, the Steinerberg is one of the highest elevations in the Eifel. A lonely, scenic route leads up from the Ahr valley on earthy forest paths. The hike starts at the hiking car park in Rech. There, where a 300-year-old stone arch bridge spanned the Ahr before the flood disaster. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by the flood and …

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