Teufelsloch

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 return home. One day, when he was resting on the mountain opposite the Are Are Castle, his grandmother approached him in the form of a beautiful maiden. In the arms of the devil in love, she quickly turned back to the all too well-known, disgusting old woman. He grabbed his grandmother angrily and flung her back down the cliff to hell. This is how the Devil's Hole came to be, which can still be seen above Altenahr.

A visit to Teufelsloch is simply a must when hiking in the Ahr valley. Appropriate footwear and sure-footedness are required.
Great view of the castle Are and Altenahr.

My first hike in the Ahr valley led up here. In the afternoon in the summer it was quite warm, but there were no other hikers on the way so you really had a lot of peace and quiet up here!

A really nice highlight above Ahrweiler. The ascent is not without it, but worth it in any case. A bank invites you to stay a while and enjoy the really great views. Anyone who is a little more daring and has some experience in climbing, can also rock the rock a bit high and enjoy the view in all four directions.

A nice climb here and in good weather a wonderful view. Reasonable shoes necessary!

View of Altenburg in the Ahr valley.

Beautiful view of the Ahr valley and the Are castle.

Great view of the Ahr valley

Great view of the Ahr valley.

If the devil ever was here ...... you can even risk a look. It's worth it.

View of Altenahr, Are Castle and the Black Cross (opposite the White Cross).

Fantastic view of the beautiful Ahr valley.

A visit to Teufelsloch is simply a must when hiking in the Ahr valley. Suitable footwear and sure-footedness are required.
Great view of the castle Are and Altenahr and Altenburg.

A wonderful view of the Ahr valley.

The devil once sought the valley of the Ahr and found so much favor on land and people, but especially on the excellent red wine, that he forgot about his return home. One day, as he rested on the mountain opposite the Are Are Castle, his grandmother approached him in the form of a beautiful maiden. In the arms of the devil in love, she quickly transformed back into the all too well-known, disgusting old woman. He grabbed the grandmother angrily and flung her back down the cliff to hell. That's how Teufelsloch came to be, which can still be seen above Altenahr.

from Altenahr steep climb to the Teufelsjoch, a tour as in the Alps. But sturdy shoes and sticks recommended. Not dangerous in wet conditions.

From Teufelsloch you can look good to Ahrweiler!

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 Altenahr set there on 11 April 1865 for the first time a wooden cross on.

A nice place for a little rest. Great view of Altenburg & Kreuzberg.

A great panorama on the way to the Teufelsloch

There are two "main roads" leading to the Devil's Hole. Then a short, short climb (with a tether) leads up to the Devil's Hole. From the top you have a wonderful view of the "Black Cross" and the "Castle Are".

Here you can actually make great tours have the alpine character. Those who dig a little bit will be rewarded with surprising prospects.

A beautiful hiking route with great views.

Excellent marked trail with partly steep or narrow passages.
Details on the website ahrsteig.de/etappen/etappe-5
Parking nearby are rare. Parking at Altenahr station from 1 EUR, 4-24 hours for 5 EUR,
Parking at Mayschoß train station from 1 EUR, 4-24 hours for 4 EUR, train ride Altenahr-Mayschoß 3 EUR (all as of Feb 2019). Parking Mayschoß on sunny weekends from noon full.