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Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Rech

Saffenburg Castle Ruins – View of Mayschoß and Altenahr loop from Rech

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Ahrweiler
Rech

Saffenburg Castle Ruins – View of Mayschoß and Altenahr loop from Rech

Moderate

4.7

(52)

151

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Saffenburg Castle Ruins – View of Mayschoß and Altenahr loop from Rech

04:14

13.8km

490m

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: July 20, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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Start point

Train Station

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1.84 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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2.20 km

Saffenburg Castle Ruins

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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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4.80 km

Beautiful path in the forest below Schrock and Teufelsley...

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5.68 km

Hut and viewpoint on the Schrock

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One of the most beautiful vantage points in the Ahr valley. Since the ascent is quite steep and the hut is a bit off the beaten path, it is not overcrowded ...

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6.07 km

One of the most beautiful viewpoints, the forests, the village, the valley, the river and of course the ruins, beautiful.

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7.07 km

View of the Ahr Valley

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Beautiful views from several places.

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8.24 km

Steinerberghaus

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The Steinerbergau is located above Kesseling at an altitude of 531 meters. If there is nothing worth mentioning down in the village, you will finally find it up here. And …

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.47 km

2.14 km

1.81 km

194 m

179 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

1.74 km

1.53 km

1.33 km

482 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 12 October

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7°C

44 %

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