EifelSpur Wo die Ahr entspringt (Gemeinde Blankenheim)
EifelSpur Wo die Ahr entspringt (Gemeinde Blankenheim)
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EifelSpur Wo die Ahr entspringt (Gemeinde Blankenheim)
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15.7km
390m
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The view of Blankenheim is a particularly beautiful snapshot in many photo albums. On this hike, you'll also discover the place as the source of the river from which the entire region takes its name. Wild herb meadows, the tranquility of the forest, and the babbling brooks alternate along the…
by Ahrtal-Tourismus Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Last updated: May 12, 2025
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255 m
Swan Pond, Blankenheim
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8.01 km
Bench with a view of the Eifel hills (Ahrsteig Stage 1)
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11.1 km
EifelSpuren Photo Frame with Panoramic View
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15.7 km
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Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.9 km
2.44 km
894 m
443 m
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< 100 m
Surfaces
4.39 km
4.21 km
3.62 km
1.70 km
1.59 km
233 m
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Highest point (510 m)
Lowest point (390 m)
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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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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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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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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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April 22, 2025
The view of Blankenheim is a particularly beautiful snapshot in many photo albums. On this hike, you'll also discover the place as the source of the river from which the entire region takes its name. Wild herb meadows, the tranquility of the forest, and the babbling brooks alternate along the route.
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