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Devil's Hole – Ascent to Hornberg loop from Altenahr

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Devil's Hole – Ascent to Hornberg loop from Altenahr

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Devil's Hole – Ascent to Hornberg loop from Altenahr

02:36

8.39km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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774 m

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the Heislei above Altenahr, the Black Cross is located at a popular vantage point overlooking Altenahr, the ruin of the Are Castle and the Devil's Hole.

Jacob Caspary from Altenahr set there on 11 April 1865 for the first time a wooden cross on.

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1.04 km

Devil's Hole

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The devil once visited the valley of the Ahr and found so much favor on land and people, but above all on the excellent red wine, that he forgot his return home. One day, when he was resting on the mountain opposite the Are Are Castle, his grandmother approached him in the form of a beautiful maiden. In the arms of the devil in love, she quickly turned back to the all too well-known, disgusting old woman. He grabbed his grandmother angrily and flung her back down the cliff to hell. This is how the Devil's Hole came to be, which can still be seen above Altenahr.

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1.56 km

View of Altenburg from the rock ledge

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Here you can enjoy the wonderful view.

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4.73 km

Viewpoint on the Hornberg

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The climb is worth it for this view

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4.80 km

View of Altenburg and Burg Are from the Hornberg Hut

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From the small refuge on the Hornberg you have a great view of Altenburg, the Ahr valley and up to the Siebengebirge ...

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5.11 km

Ascent to Hornberg

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It's amazing to walk through and enjoy the mesmerizing view

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7.45 km

Engelsley Cliff on the Ahr

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Impressive rock face on the edge of the Ahr River!

The area near Altenahr where the Ahr River cuts deep into the mountains is called the Langfigtal.

It's a lovely walk along the riverbank or above it, with truly beautiful views of the Ahr Valley.

The ridge path above, over the Engelsley, has an alpine feel.

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7.51 km

View of Are Castle

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Very beautiful castle ruins above Altenahr.
From the castle there is a very nice view of the Ahr valley and Altenahr.
Absolutely worth seeing!

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8.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

1.52 km

1.41 km

1.39 km

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

1.50 km

1.30 km

1.05 km

524 m

520 m

302 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Devil's Hole – Ascent to Hornberg loop from Altenahr

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

Devil's Hole

View of Altenburg from the rock ledge

Viewpoint on the Hornberg

View of Altenburg and Burg Are from the Hornberg Hut

Ascent to Hornberg

Engelsley Cliff on the Ahr

View of Are Castle

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