View of Are Castle – View of Saffenburg loop from Mayschoß

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View of Are Castle – View of Saffenburg loop from Mayschoß

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View of Are Castle – View of Saffenburg loop from Mayschoß

02:27

8.30km

240m

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 8, 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 5.19 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 km

View of the Vineyards of Mayschoß

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Mayschoß belongs to the Walporzheim wine-growing area in the Ahr region. There are 59 wine-growing businesses in the town, and the vineyard area is 103 hectares. Around 70% of the …

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4.02 km

Viewpoint-Ahrtal-with-Castle-Are-

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The path to the unsecured viewpoint requires a certain level of sure-footedness and is not part of a hiking trail.

But it offers a fantastic view of the Ahr Valley and Are Castle!

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4.55 km

View of Are Castle

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Good view of the ruins Are above Altenahr.

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5.20 km

Ascent to Teufelsley

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The ridge path to the Teufelsley requires absolute sure-footedness and a head for heights. It's not for nothing that the hiking trail is marked with T4 and T5. There are …

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5.52 km

Schrock Viewpoint

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From the Schrock viewpoint, with its shelter hut, you have a wonderful view into the Ahr valley with the village of Mayschoß and in the distance over the Rhine valley to the Siebengebirge.

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5.53 km

Scenic Trail on the Ahrsteig

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This idyllic trail is truly a highlight. Caution is advised.
Great views of the surrounding area.

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7.34 km

View of Saffenburg

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The Saffenburg was built in the 11th century by Count Adolf von Nörvenich and Albert von Saffenburg. In the year 1081 the Saffenburg found for the first time a documentary …

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7.98 km

Railway bridge and vineyards near Mayschoß

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The red wine hiking trail in the Ahr Valley has been one of the most popular excursion destinations in Germany for more than 40 years.
Over a distance of 35 …

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8.30 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

808 m

552 m

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

1.89 km

1.37 km

483 m

294 m

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

15°C

8°C

44 %

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Comments

September 16, 2023,Mayschoß Rundweg Teufelsley 😈 - Saffenburg

Small, eventful round from Mayschuss. It's actually only a few kilometers and not that many meters in altitude, but it's the challenge of being close to the Ahr and still finding a path. It is the heartbeat that rapidly rises uphill. It's the courage to climb the 😈 Teufelsley on all fours. It is the happiness of this white view …

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