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Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Ahr Spring (Source of the Ahr) in Blankenheim

Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Ahr Spring (Source of the Ahr) in Blankenheim

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ahr Spring (Source of the Ahr) in Blankenheim

Hiking

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Mountain biking

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Road cycling

4.5

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Cycling

4.7

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Gravel riding

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Location: Blankenheim, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Tips

April 20, 2021

Hiking

At the end of a cul-de-sac, the Ahr rises here in a well room that can be seen behind two gates. Compared to the sources of other rivers (which can sometimes hardly be found in the forest), this one is very easy to access, photogenic and the Ahr already has enough water to drive a small water wheel a little downstream in the village.

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May 26, 2021

Hiking

A "must" for visitors to Blankenheim. Above all, it is unusual that the spring does not arise in the wild, but under this almost 300-year-old house.

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August 8, 2020

Hiking

The source of the Ahr is in the middle of the village between beautifully restored half-timbered houses. From the source you have a magnificent view of the old town, because the pretty, old buildings together with the parish church and the castle form a very picturesque sight. Blankenheim and the source of the Ahr are definitely worth a visit.

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Brotpfad Hut in the forest – Ahr Spring Forest Path loop from Schaafbachtal mit Seitentälern und Stromberg

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Blankenheim, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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