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Walking route · Blankenheim · Updated on 14 November 2026

Ahrsteig walk

Ahrsteig is a walk of 102.5 km from Blankenheim. Along the way you'll find 253 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Ahrsteig
Krausbergturm · after 71.4 km
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Eifelmuseum Blankenheim
Eifelmuseum Blankenheim · after 86 m
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Burg Aremberg
Burg Aremberg · after 23.5 km

The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 102.5 km
  • ± 3:50 h per stage
  • ↑ 2,291 m · ↓ 2,725 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Blankenheim

    0 km

    At the start: Ahrquelle and Eifelmuseum Blankenheim.

  2. 248 m · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    248 m

  3. 221 m · 8 benches

    Public toilet

    469 m

  4. 180 m · 15 benches

    Water point and bike pump

    649 m

  5. 10.1 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    10.8 km

  6. 12 km · 12 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    22.8 km

  7. 746 m · 2 benches

    Burg Aremberg

    23.5 km

    Castle

  8. 36.9 km · 57 benches

    Burg Kreuzberg

    60.4 km

    Castle

  9. 11 km · 29 benches

    Krausbergturm

    71.4 km

    Observation tower

  10. 11.9 km · 35 benches

    Public toilet

    83.3 km

  11. 5 km · 23 benches

    Neuenahrer Berg Turm

    88.3 km

    Observation tower

  12. 14.2 km · 54 benches

    Finish

    102.5 km

    At the finish: Schloss Sinzig.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 72.5 kmBetween 10.8 km and 83.3 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

7 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Stages (7)

  1. 1Ahrsteig Etappe 1: Blankenheim - Freilinger See11.2 km
  2. 2Ahrsteig Etappe 2: Freilinger See - Aremberg11.6 km
  3. 3Ahrsteig Etappe 3: Aremberg - Insul19.6 km
  4. 4Ahrsteig Etappe 4: Insul - Kreuzberg17.6 km
  5. 5Ahrsteig Etappe 5: Kreuzberg - Walporzheim15.2 km
  6. 6Ahrsteig Etappe 6: Walporzheim - Bad Neuenahr12 km
  7. 7Ahrsteig Etappe 7: Bad Neuenahr - Sinzig15.2 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 2,291 m
Down
↓ 2,725 m
Highest point
607 m
Lowest point
71 m
  • 5-10% slope · 37.1 km
  • 10-15% slope · 6.7 km
  • 15-20% slope · 1.2 km
  • 10 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

102.5 km in total
  • Track: 73.3 km
  • Path: 18.7 km
  • Street: 7.5 km
  • Road: 850 m
  • Busy road: 665 m
  • Stairs: 10 stairs
  • Footpath: 175 m

Surfaces

102.5 km in total
  • Gravel: 31.1 km
  • Unpaved: 18.1 km
  • Asphalt: 12.3 km
  • Natural: 3.8 km
  • Paved: 1.3 km
  • Unknown: 35.2 km

About the walking route Ahrsteig

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Ahrsteig is a walking route of 102.5 km that starts in Blankenheim. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Ahrquelle (after 0 m), Eifelmuseum Blankenheim (after 86 m) and Burg Aremberg (after 23.5 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 2,291 m in total and descend 2,725 m. There are 10 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:50 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (73.3 km), path (18.7 km) and street (7.5 km). Of the surface, 31.1 km gravel and 18.1 km unpaved. For 35.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 253 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 4 public toilets and 1 bike pump. You can fill your bottle after 760 m and after 22.8 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 72.5 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Radioteleskop EffelsbergRadioteleskop EffelsbergAttraction · 4.7 km from the route
  2. 2Emperor Wilhelm TowerEmperor Wilhelm TowerObservation tower · 9.1 km from the route
  3. 3Burg BlankenheimBurg BlankenheimCastle · 114 m from the route
  4. 4Felten TurmFelten TurmObservation tower · 147 m from the route
  5. 5SaffenburgSaffenburgAttraction · 343 m from the route
  6. 6KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 384 m from the route
  7. 7Bunte KuhBunte KuhAttraction · 441 m from the route
  8. 8Winzermuseum BachemWinzermuseum BachemMuseum · 463 m from the route
  9. 9Stadtmauer mit WehranlageStadtmauer mit WehranlageAttraction · 635 m from the route
  10. 10ObertorObertorAttraction · 682 m from the route
  11. 11Museum RömervillaMuseum RömervillaMuseum · 735 m from the route
  12. 12Ehemalige Synagoge AhrweilerEhemalige Synagoge AhrweilerMuseum · 796 m from the route
  13. 13Weißer TurmWeißer TurmMuseum · 822 m from the route
  14. 14SteckenbergturmSteckenbergturmObservation tower · 996 m from the route
  15. 15Burg AreBurg AreAttraction · 1.1 km from the route
  16. 16Dokumentationsstätte RegierungsbunkerDokumentationsstätte RegierungsbunkerMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  17. 17Gedenkstätte SilberbergtunnelGedenkstätte SilberbergtunnelMonument · 1.2 km from the route
  18. 18Ruine LandskronRuine LandskronCastle · 1.3 km from the route
  19. 19Burg BodendorfBurg BodendorfCastle · 1.5 km from the route
  20. 20Schloss MetternichSchloss MetternichCastle · 1.5 km from the route
  21. 21Ruine WensburgRuine WensburgCastle · 1.7 km from the route
  22. 22Burgruine SchloßthalBurgruine SchloßthalCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  23. 23Burg NeuweilerBurg NeuweilerCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  24. 24Schloss AhrentalSchloss AhrentalCastle · 2.6 km from the route
  25. 25PulverturmPulverturmAttraction · 2.9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Ahrsteig?

Ahrsteig is 102.5 km long, in 7 stages of 14.6 km on average. Allow ± 3:50 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 7 stages of 14.6 km on average, 102.5 km in all. The shortest stage is 11.2 km, the longest 19.6 km.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Blankenheim.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 327 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 4 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 72.5 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Ahrquelle, Eifelmuseum Blankenheim and Burg Aremberg.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 1 (11.2 km), with 2 points of interest along the route, such as Ahrquelle and Eifelmuseum Blankenheim.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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