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Engelsley Summit Cross – Engelsley Ridge Traverse loop from Altenahr

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Engelsley Summit Cross – Engelsley Ridge Traverse loop from Altenahr

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4.8

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Engelsley Summit Cross – Engelsley Ridge Traverse loop from Altenahr

01:56

5.81km

170m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.74 km for 1.03 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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394 m

Carillon in Altenahr

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Altenahr has its own charm 👍😃🚲

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868 m

View of Are Castle and the Ahr riverbank

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Since the original staircase including the attachment to the shore was washed away by the tide, you have to climb down the stones.

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1.74 km

Engelsloch (Engelsley)

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The dwarf or angel hole at Engelsley is significantly smaller and more difficult to reach than the devil's hole.
The Engelsley is not suitable for inexperienced hikers!

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1.86 km

Engelsley Summit Cross

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Small cross, very difficult to reach.

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1.89 km

Engelsley Ridge Traverse

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Sturdy shoes and physical fitness are prerequisites for climbing and overcoming the sometimes very steep and narrow passages.

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4.54 km

264.3

Peak

5.05 km

Devil's Hole

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The devil once visited the valley of the Ahr and found so much favor on land and people, but above all on the excellent red wine, that he forgot his …

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5.32 km

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

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On the Heislei above Altenahr, the Black Cross is located at a popular vantage point overlooking Altenahr, the ruin of the Are Castle and the Devil's Hole.

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5.81 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.35 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

866 m

820 m

626 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

925 m

612 m

549 m

422 m

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

36°C

17°C

0 %

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Comments

October 4, 2024,Gratwanderung Ahrtal ⛰️⛰️⛰️

This Friday we went on a ridge hike ⛰️ through the Ahr Valley, starting from Altenahr.

The path led to the nearby peaks right from the start. The highlights were undoubtedly the so-called Teufelsloch, Engelsley and the Are castle ruins.

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May 14, 2022,Engelsley➡️Langfigtal 🌞🍷

From time to time it has to be the Engelsley, you rarely have it that alpine with us and it's so beautiful..... upstairs.... the view below is getting better, it will take years 😥
But things are progressing and everyone is super nice and happy that there is a bit of normality again.

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Engelsley Summit Cross – Engelsley Ridge Traverse loop from Altenahr

Carillon in Altenahr

View of Are Castle and the Ahr riverbank

Engelsloch (Engelsley)

Engelsley Summit Cross

Engelsley Ridge Traverse

Devil's Hole

View of Altenahr from Schwarzen Kreuz

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