Trail to Are Castle Ruins – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Trail to Are Castle Ruins – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

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Trail to Are Castle Ruins – Altenahrer Eck loop from Kalenborn

02:56

10.3km

230m

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: September 23, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.09 km

View from Kalenborn into the Ahr Valley

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Ingenious vision

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5.25 km

View of Altenahr and the castle ruins

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You can enjoy the view of Altenahr from a beautiful bench.

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6.30 km

Trail to Are Castle Ruins

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Super cool path along the Castle

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6.38 km

Gymnicher Porz Gate (Are Castle)

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Distinctive entrance to the grounds of the castle Are.

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6.45 km

White Cross and view of Are Castle

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6.58 km

White Cross, Altenahr

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The White Cross

There are several legends about the creation of the White Cross:

1. The Cistercian monk Albericus saw on his trip to Rhineland the castle Are on the …

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6.71 km

Altenahrer Eck

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The attentive hiker will not have missed the Stations of the Cross lining the path. At this viewpoint far above the river, which offers a beautiful view into the Ahrtal …

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7.02 km

View of Are Castle ruins and vineyards

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Beautiful view of the ruin of the castle Are in Altenahr and the castle Kreuzberg. A nice place for a short break ...

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

1.19 km

465 m

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

3.72 km

1.16 km

697 m

434 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

February 4, 2024,Schicke Aussicht auf Altenahr – Aussichtspunkt Altenahrer Eck Runde von Mayschoß

Great hike in wind but almost dry. And then have a delicious meal at the Landgasthof Hergehof. We recommend

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November 18, 2023,RLP-Ahr: Kalenborn Runde von Altenahr-231118CC

Today we had another round of the Ahr on the agenda. It started in Altenahr an der Ahr. Altenahr was hit very hard by the flood in July 2021. Unfortunately, there is still a lot to do in this place. I was really sad to find this out again today. It went through wonderfully colorful grape vines and wonderfully colorful …

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December 19, 2021,Burgruine Are – Ahr in Altenahr Runde von Kalenborn

Nature and destruction are so close together - wonderful in the vineyards even in cloudy weather. So much destroyed down in the valley. One can only wish all people not to lose their hope. And the reconstruction is successful everywhere, not just in the Ahr valley.

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October 7, 2024,Schicke Aussicht auf Altenahr – Aussichtspunkt Altenahrer Eck 07.10.2024

A round trip suggested by komoot.
A little south of Kalenborn I pass a game enclosure and cross a large game reserve for about 3km. I would be interested to know how big the total area is. I couldn't find much about it online, except that wild boars are kept here.
I didn't really find it beautiful here.
It was …

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December 15, 2024,Eifel-Runde über das Ahrtal von Kalenborn

From a forest car park in Kaenborn, we set off on a tour through the Eifel in slightly sunny weather. First, we crossed a large wild boar enclosure, always heading towards Altenahr. Above Altenahr, we took a section of the red wine hiking trail with a detour to Are Castle. Beautiful views over the Ahr Valley from there. Finally, we …

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March 18, 2025,Sonnige Runde von Altenahr nach Kalenborn (Wanderweg Nr. 10)

From the parking lot, we head left uphill to the "Altenahrer Eck." Here we have a beautiful view of the Are Castle ruins and the gently flowing Ahr River.

With the sun at our backs, we continue to the Eifelblick rest area. It's a beautifully landscaped barbecue and rest area with plenty of seating. And you can actually see all …

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