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Saffenburg Castle Ruins – View of Saffenburg loop from Rech

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Saffenburg Castle Ruins – View of Saffenburg loop from Rech

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Saffenburg Castle Ruins – View of Saffenburg loop from Rech

02:17

7.62km

230m

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: October 8, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

666 m

Rech Wine Village

Highlight • Settlement

In Rech, everything is about winegrowing. In the village there are 20 wine farms! It is hardly surprising that the cultural program also revolves around the delicious grape juice. For …

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2

1.04 km

Forest Path Along the Stream and Old Stone Wall

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I am positively surprised by this section of forest. It leads along a stream that is partly bordered by an old dry stone wall through a really beautiful and quiet forest

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3

3.16 km

View from Koppen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the Ahr valley towards Altenahr. Benches or similar There is not, but also on the rocks you can settle down well for a break.

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4

5.28 km

Most beautiful wine view 2020 on the Ahr

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Great 360° view from a castle ruin into the Ahr valley with seating

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5

5.31 km

Saffenburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The medieval hilltop castle "Saffenburg" can be reached by bike along a steep, gravel path. The view from up there over the Ahr valley is great!

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6

5.36 km

Viewpoint at Saffenburg

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Here is the highest point of the Saffenburg. Wonderful view of the surrounding area, there are benches to linger.

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7

5.76 km

View of Saffenburg

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The Saffenburg was built in the 11th century by Count Adolf von Nörvenich and Albert von Saffenburg. In the year 1081 the Saffenburg found for the first time a documentary …

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8

6.00 km

Forest trails in the Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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In the hot summer, these hiking trails in the shade of the forest are highly recommended

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B

7.62 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

1.63 km

800 m

501 m

194 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.60 km

1.02 km

874 m

427 m

246 m

128 m

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Monday 12 October

16°C

7°C

37 %

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Comments

May 12, 2025,Über Koppen runter zum Saffenburg - Runde von Rech🌟🌞

A short, crisp, and breathtaking loop where you'd better go very slowly in some places!

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