Ahr Spring Forest Path – Brotpfad Hut in the forest loop from Blankenheim

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Blankenheim

Ahr Spring Forest Path – Brotpfad Hut in the forest loop from Blankenheim

Moderate

4.6

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855

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Ahr Spring Forest Path – Brotpfad Hut in the forest loop from Blankenheim

04:28

15.5km

380m

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: August 10, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

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244 m

Mills on the Upper Ahr

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A small mill wheel Currently not in action

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442 m

Beautiful view over the Schwanenweiher towards Blankenheim

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Very nice to linger or to park there and start a hike

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695 m

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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4.99 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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5.16 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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12.4 km

Brotpfad Hut in the forest

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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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12.8 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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15.4 km

View of Blankenheim Castle

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The Eifel-Blick Lühberg is at 510 m above sea level. NN and offers the visitor a beautiful view of the picturesque town center of Blankenheim, the Catholic parish church of …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.57 km

884 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

4.21 km

3.65 km

1.61 km

1.58 km

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

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 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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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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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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May 30, 2025,EU: EifelSpur "Wo die Ahr entspringt" / S21

Along with the EifelSpur "Tuscany of the Eifel," this circular hike near Blankenheim is certainly one of the highlights conceived by the creators of the hiking bargain table "EifelSpuren & EifelSchleifen" (Eifel Trails & Eifel Loops)...

You could also call it a crossover of the Ahrsteig and Eifelsteig. Downstream, you follow the Ahrsteig to the turning point at the Oberahreck …

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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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