Swisttal Hut Viewpoint – View of the Ahr Valley loop from Grafschaft

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Swisttal Hut Viewpoint – View of the Ahr Valley loop from Grafschaft

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Swisttal Hut Viewpoint – View of the Ahr Valley loop from Grafschaft

04:20

15.1km

350m

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: September 2, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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3.54 km

Swisttal Hut Viewpoint

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From the hut on the edge of the forest you have a beautiful view of Holzweiler and the surrounding landscape. A nice place for a break ...

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5.76 km

View of the Ahr Valley vineyards

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In today's sunny weather, the dark grape berries gave off an incredible sweet scent. The view of the valley was fantastic.

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6.04 km

"Bnätesse view" vantage point / bench

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It couldn't be more beautiful. From the bench you have a wonderful view over the vineyards and down to the Ahr. It's the perfect place for a break.

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6.12 km

View of Dernau from the Bench Under the Apricot Tree

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This bench is placed directly under an apricot tree and offers us a wonderful view of the Ahr Valley.

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6.99 km

View of Dernau and the Ahr Valley

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And then maybe a pretty vintage car drives through Dernau...

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9.04 km

View of the Ahr Valley

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Very nice view of the Ahr Valley!
The village of Marienthal with the monastery can still be seen to the east.
The former monastery, now winery is always worth a visit.
Very beautiful!

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11.1 km

View of the Vineyards in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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Later, it goes steeply uphill into the forest.

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.42 km

982 m

269 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

3.64 km

3.08 km

2.38 km

1.66 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

October 5, 2024,Photohike Nebelwelt • Ahrtal • Herbst • Nebel

Today, the weather app showed a special constellation in the Ahr Valley: thick fog, a slight reddening of the sky at sunrise, and then full sun. So let's go! A hike in the foggy autumnal Ahr Valley can be particularly fascinating because the fog creates a mystical and tranquil atmosphere. The autumn colors of the vineyards and forests are muted …

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December 6, 2025,Durch die Wälder der Grafschaft zu den Weinbergen der Ahr (NAE-Tour 7)

Thanks @Alex|CGN for the tip! Happy second Advent to everyone! 🕯️🕯️🌟

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December 16, 2022,Durch die Wälder der Grafschaft zu den Weinbergen der Ahr

Today we went through the forests of the county to the vineyards of the Ahr. On this great tour by Natur Aktiv Erlebnis you almost had the paths to yourself today. It went through forests to vineyards, over meadows and drafty heights.

The slightly sugared landscape was impressive - and Rudi also had fun in the snow. 🐕❄️

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April 8, 2026,260407 🇩🇪RLP NAE Nr. 7 Durch die Wälder der Grafschaft zu den Weinbergen der Ahr (Rundweg Bölingen)

Something had to happen today, and it had to be outdoors. I was late again, but found this tour because the S23 is right on my doorstep. Took bus 849 for some sightseeing and almost to the hiking parking lot.
Tried today without poles after a long time, other muscles should get a workout!!!💪 . It went well. I've already …

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November 7, 2025,NAE ✦ 007 ► Durch die Wälder der Grafschaft zu den Weinbergen der Ahr

For my first two hikes from the portal naturaktiverleben.de, I had chosen more recent routes each time; this time, I decided on one of the oldest. The comments for tour no. 7 date back to 2008. I was curious because it was another GPS track that hardly follows any marked hiking trails.

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January 10, 2023,Ahreifel / Osteifel: Durch die Wälder der Grafschaft zu den Weinbergen der Ahr

Today we went for a brisk and nice round in the county and in the vineyards in the Ahr valley.

The appeal of this nature tour lies in the contrast between the varied forest and meadow landscape behind Bölingen and Holzweiler and the spectacular paths through the steep vineyards above Dernau and Marienthal. Unfortunately, even 1.5 years after the flood …

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April 15, 2025,RLP-Grafschaft: Runde von Bölingen zur Ahr NAETour Nr. 7 250415RT

Today's itinerary included NAE Tour No. 7 from Grafschaft/Bölingen to the Ahr River above Dernau.

This circular tour can be downloaded for free from the website natuaraktiverleben.de.

It's a very beautiful tour. The distant views from above the Ahr River are always very impressive.

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August 26, 2023,RLP-Grafschaft: Oberhalb des Ahrtals - Runde von Bölingen - 230826CC

Bölingen is a district of the community Grafschaft, which lies north of the Ahr valley in RLP.
Today we started from Bölingen through beautiful forest, complemented by beautiful views towards the Siebengebirge.
And suddenly the vineyards on the Ahr appeared above Kloster Marienthal and Dernau. The former government bunker could also be seen from above. Of course, the flood damage …

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