Teufelsley summit – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

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Teufelsley summit – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

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Teufelsley summit – Devil's Hole loop from Altenahr

02:34

8.34km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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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 905 m for 129 m

Waypoints

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271 m

View of Are Castle

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Good view of the ruins Are above Altenahr.

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968 m

Teufelsley summit

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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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3.69 km

Engelsley Cliff on the Ahr

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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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3.76 km

View of Are Castle

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Very beautiful castle ruins above Altenahr.
From the castle there is a very nice view of the Ahr valley and Altenahr.
Absolutely worth seeing!

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4.08 km

Der 1000-jährige Weinbauort mit den Ortsteilen Altenburg, Kreuzberg und Reimerzhoven liegt im engen Tal der mittleren Ahr zwischen wilden, zerrissenen und durcheinandergeschobenen Felsgraten, die im Norden und Süden in bewaldete …

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4.83 km

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

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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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5.10 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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5.61 km

View of Altenburg from the rock ledge

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Here you can enjoy the wonderful view.

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8.34 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.11 km

1.59 km

869 m

508 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

2.61 km

1.53 km

520 m

453 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Blick auf Burg Are – Ahr Runde von Altenahr

I didn't get over the Teufelsley, it was too dangerous for me. Maybe there's a way around? I changed the tour to the Schrok (very steep path) and to the Teufelsloch.

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June 21, 2025,Photohike Altenahr • Ahrtal • Sommer • Goldene Sunde

Here's the tour review on the blog:
photohikers.de/post/photohike-altenahr-teufelsloch-aussichtskreuz-ahrschleife-ein-morgen-zwischen-fels-und-licht

More on hiking photography: photohikers.de

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August 20, 2022,Altenahr🔄 Teufelsloch 👹🌤️

Again Altenahr and Teufelsloch
In order to get the round done, it was clear to us that we would get wet feet once through the Ahr 🌞👍😊
Nice to see that some hotels are open again.
Unfortunately, in some places nothing is happening, for whatever reason 🤔😔

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August 21, 2025,Tour

Something for hikers with healthy feet. But very beautiful.

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August 4, 2025,Altenahr rundum 1/2 👍

At km 2, take the lower trail, as the descent at the upper end is very slippery.
At km 4, skip the detour to Teufelsley, as climbing without safety equipment is too dangerous.
At Laach, resist the temptation or requests of some companions to take the bus.
Bring plenty of water, sturdy hiking boots, surefootedness, and fitness.

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July 25, 2023,Blick auf Burg Are – Ahr Runde mit Blick vom Schrock

But I was fast on the way with the altitude difference 👀thanks Komoot 😅

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October 15, 2023,Altenahr - mit Sonne im Herzen 🌧️

It was still a muddy slide on the Ahr 😅

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July 17, 2022,Teufelsloch Runde von Altenahr

Steep ascents and descents. A firm footing is essential. Rest of the tour along the Ahr, recording ended prematurely due to battery exhaustion. The Ahr must be crossed once on foot, max. 20 cm deep, as the bridge was destroyed by the flood in 2021!

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