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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Hönningen

Schwanert Hut Viewpoint – Lower Castle Gate loop from Dümpelfeld

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Hönningen

Schwanert Hut Viewpoint – Lower Castle Gate loop from Dümpelfeld

Moderate

4.9

(14)

64

hikers

Schwanert Hut Viewpoint – Lower Castle Gate loop from Dümpelfeld

04:17

14.9km

370m

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: May 8, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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Start point

Bus stop

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909 m

Ahrsteig Picture Frame

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On the narrow mountain path, you suddenly and unexpectedly come across a floating picture frame. A nice gimmick to take a souvenir photo of an Ahrsteig / Ahrtal hike - …

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2

2.12 km

When the weather is nice, a wonderful place for a break.

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3

2.85 km

The pallet bench that is still visible in older photos has disappeared. Now there is a bench without a backrest on two blocks.

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4

3.92 km

View of Hönningen an der Ahr

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If I hadn't known beforehand that there was a highlight here, I would have walked right past it. From here you have a beautiful view of Hönningen/Ahr.

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4.81 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

7.27 km

Fantastic view over the landscape of the Eifel. On the horizon is u.a. also to see the Hohe Acht ...

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7

8.03 km

Schwanert Hut Viewpoint

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From the hut you have a great view over the Eifel landscape.
In front of the hut there are a few tables and benches that are always accessible, so you can take a relaxing break...

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8

8.70 km

View of the Eifel

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Great distant view

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9

11.2 km

Lower Castle Gate

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After climbing the narrow and steep path from below and seeing the gate appear in front of you, it is a very beautiful sight.

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12.0 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.4 km

1.01 km

983 m

489 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

1.47 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

15°C

8°C

44 %

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