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Brotpfad Hut in the forest – Ahr Spring Forest Path loop from Schaafbachtal mit Seitentälern und Stromberg

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Blankenheim

Brotpfad Hut in the forest – Ahr Spring Forest Path loop from Schaafbachtal mit Seitentälern und Stromberg

Moderate

4.7

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Brotpfad Hut in the forest – Ahr Spring Forest Path loop from Schaafbachtal mit Seitentälern und Stromberg

04:36

16.0km

390m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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2.70 km

Brotpfad Hut in the forest

Highlight • Mountain Hut

I have never seen such a beautiful and lovingly furnished shelter before. It is really cosy inside, there is even a guest book. Many thanks to the "shelter owners" Rita …

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3.04 km

Brotpfad Trail

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To the hikers / walkers taking this trail with the beautiful name "Brotpfad" (Bread Path), I would like to offer the "most beautiful memories" of the Austrian writer and poet …

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6.08 km

Ahr Spring (Source of the Ahr) in Blankenheim

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At the end of a cul-de-sac, the Ahr rises here in a well room that can be seen behind two gates. Compared to the sources of other rivers (which can …

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6.11 km

Shepherd's Tower (Shepherd's Gate), Blankenheim

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The shepherd's tower, first mentioned in 1548, is the only surviving one of the original two gates of the older inner ring of the Blankenheim valley fortification. Source: Wikipedia

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6.29 km

Blankenheim's Historic Old Town

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Take your time and admire the historic town center. It is fascinating with its beautiful half-timbered houses and the Ahr spring, which is located in the middle of the town.

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6.93 km

Ahr Spring Forest Path

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Fantastic forest trails and plenty of benches and rest areas. Especially recommended in the summer heat, as the area is very wooded.

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11.2 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Nice wooden bridge over a small stream ...

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11.4 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Romantic forest path over an old wooden bridge, everything was very well maintained and very easy to walk.

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

2.70 km

1.08 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

4.21 km

3.67 km

1.87 km

1.65 km

174 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

28°C

15°C

20 %

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Comments

June 19, 2025,EifelSpur Wo die Ahr entspringt (Gemeinde Blankenheim)

Today's hike took us to the small, tranquil town of Blankenheim in the Eifel region.
The town center is characterized by beautiful half-timbered houses.
Our starting point for the Eifel Trail was the Schwanenweiher (Swan Pond). A local recreational gem with a playground and a small kiosk, and a clean public restroom.
The Eifel Trail repeatedly led through meadows and …

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December 12, 2021,Eifelspur "Wo die Ahr entspringt"

This Eifel trail is highly recommended. Today, however, adventurous in places, as extremely slippery and muddy.

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March 1, 2023,2402 - EifelSpur Wo die Ahr entspringt

Tours: 2402
Date: 03/01/2023
Hiking guide: EifelSpuren
Region: Eifel
Length: 15.9 km
Net walking time: 3 hours 26 minutes
Gross walking time: 5 hours 19 minutes
WDG: 4.63 km/h
Claim: Medium
Weather: sun
Altitude difference: 139 m
Altitude difference: 395 m
Rating: 4/5 points

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October 11, 2022,EifelSpur - Wo die Ahr entspringt

A super nice tour: wanderwelt-nordeifel.de/eifelspuren/wo-die-ahr-entspringt.html

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August 30, 2025,EifelSpur Wo die Ahr entspringt (Gemeinde Blankenheim)

A loop along the upper Ahr with a detour to Blankenheim and the source of the Ahr. Beautiful paths, with a bit of a paved surface except around Blankenheim.

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March 20, 2025,Rundwanderweg Wo die Ahr entspringt (Blankenheim)

The start is the parking lot at the Schwanenweiher (Swan Pond), which is subject to a fee. Daily rate: €4.
The hike proceeds clockwise.
Once around Blankenheim.
So, I first walk with the very young Ahr River.
Follow it along the riverbank.
I accompany the small, gentle stream.
After about 2 km, I reach the first rest area.
I follow …

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July 15, 2025,Blankenheim (Eifel): EifelSpur - "Wo die Ahr entspringt"

---"Two in one go"--- 😌

Most recently, I followed the Ahr River on its middle course on the AhrSteig in four stages from Insul to Sinzig.

Today, I wanted to visit the Ahr at its source, the source of which is in the center of Blankenheim in the Eifel region.

Today, I

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August 23, 2024,EifelSpur „Wo die Ahr entspringt“ (mit Eifelverein)

Repeat of last Friday's tour. But this time together with the Dreiborn local group of the Eifel Association.

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Brotpfad Hut in the forest – Ahr Spring Forest Path loop from Schaafbachtal mit Seitentälern und Stromberg

Brotpfad Hut in the forest

Brotpfad Trail

Ahr Spring (Source of the Ahr) in Blankenheim

Shepherd's Tower (Shepherd's Gate), Blankenheim

Blankenheim's Historic Old Town

Ahr Spring Forest Path

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Forest Path in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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