The quality hiking trail AhrSteig has been delighting all nature lovers since August 2016 with stage 5 Kreuzberg-Walporzheim (17.2 km)

From the source of the Ahr in Blankenheim, the route reaches Altenahr in four blue-marked stages. From the Kreuzberg district, stage 5 (red) leads to Walporzheim, from where you can reach the mouth of the Ahr near Sinzig in two further stages. In the west there is a connection to the Eifelsteig, in the east to the Rheinsteig and Rheinburgenweg.

“Rocks, castles, water and wine” so succinctly you can describe this wonderful stage as the “fillet piece” of the climb.

It leads through one of the most beautiful areas of the central Ahr Valley and offers breathtaking views of the wine-growing Ahr Valley and far beyond the Ahr Heights.

With a view of Kreuzberg Castle, the path initially leads uphill on a narrow path. Surefootedness is required on the section through the spectacular rocky landscape around the Teufelsloch. A varied ascent leads to the Krähhardt and the Teufelslei. Between the forest and the vines, the route continues towards Mayschoss.

For the most part, you hike on natural paths, in some parts the path has a steep character and therefore requires the hiker to be sure-footed and in good physical condition.

Difficulty level: difficult

Total ascent stage 5: 576 m

You can find detailed information on the individual stages here: