The medieval upper gate was the western access to the city through the fortifications of the city of Ahrweiler. However, today's traffic flows (including cycle routes) lead differently to or around Ahrweiler, so that you rarely pass by here.

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Jan-Marcus Eskes

May 22, 2023

Road cycling

During events or when the weather is nice, the city itself is relatively full, but inside the city wall you can drive around the outer ring to avoid that.

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Hiking

The Upper Gate of the town of Ahrweiler, dating from the 13th to 15th centuries, is part of the former town fortifications and stands on the western side of the wall. Locally, it is also known as the Gisem Gate, Gisem Gate, or Walporzheim Gate, after the nearby deserted village of Gesem.

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