Devil's Hole – Engelsley Rock Formation loop from Altenahr

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Devil's Hole – Engelsley Rock Formation loop from Altenahr

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Devil's Hole – Engelsley Rock Formation loop from Altenahr

02:21

7.24km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

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 4.26 km for 1.31 km

Waypoints

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1.09 km

View of Altenburg from the rock ledge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you can enjoy the wonderful view.

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1.60 km

Devil's Hole

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 return home. One day, when he was resting on the mountain opposite the Are Are Castle, his grandmother approached him in the form of a beautiful maiden. In the arms of the devil in love, she quickly turned back to the all too well-known, disgusting old woman. He grabbed his grandmother angrily and flung her back down the cliff to hell. This is how the Devil's Hole came to be, which can still be seen above Altenahr.

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3.02 km

Engelsley Cliff on the Ahr

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock face on the edge of the Ahr River!

The area near Altenahr where the Ahr River cuts deep into the mountains is called the Langfigtal.

It's a lovely walk along the riverbank or above it, with truly beautiful views of the Ahr Valley.

The ridge path above, over the Engelsley, has an alpine feel.

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3.82 km

Weir on the Ahr River

Highlight • River

Very beautiful valley with the Ahr loop near Altenahr.
The Ahr has worked its way deep into the mountains and is surrounded by cliffs.
An absolute highlight in terms of landscape!

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4.79 km

View from Engelsley of the Ahr Loop

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Not for starters and quiet tricky, but for sure very nice

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5.15 km

Engelsley Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

partly climbing

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5.16 km

Engelsley Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Small cross, very difficult to reach.

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5.28 km

Engelsley Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

To put it in a nutshell: Between Are Are Castle and Engelsloch is absolutely feasible even for people without alpine experience. The path is clearly visible there, sometimes it helps to use your hands, but that's not rocket science. From the Engelsloch south over the ridge, that's another house number. Nothing for me. But you can go down wonderfully from the Engelsloch over the serpentines towards the fire brigade.

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5.84 km

Gymnicher Porz

Ruins

7.24 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.75 km

1.67 km

1.31 km

900 m

776 m

438 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

2.01 km

649 m

516 m

434 m

257 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 28, 2022,😇 Engelsley & 😈 Teufelsloch

Today we took advantage of the good weather to drive to the Ahr Valley. We started in Altenahr (station car park). It was again a nice climb over the Engelsley to the Teufelsloch.

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March 24, 2022,2310 - Engelsley, Burg Are und Teufelsloch: Kletterabenteuer an der Ahr bei Altenahr

Tours: 2310
Date: 03/24/2022
Hiking guide: Mr. Paths
Region: Eifel
Length: 7.9 km
Net walking time: 3 hours 09 minutes
Gross walking time: 5 hours 39 minutes
WDG: 2.51 km/h
Claim: Hard
Weather: sun
Height difference: 211 m
Altitude difference: 94 m
Rating: 5/5 points

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May 30, 2024,Engelsley, Burg Are und Teufelsloch: Kletterabenteuer an der Ahr bei Altenahr

Super beautiful, challenging tour with a via ferrata character - unsecured, not for beginners! Sure-footedness, a head for heights and appropriate footwear required!
The old bridge in the Lanfigtal has not existed since the flood disaster - so you can save yourself the trip. We climbed over the temporary bridge (construction site!) opposite the B267 tunnel to get to Teufelsley …

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September 26, 2023,Altenahr: Teufelsloch Ahr Engelsley

Scramble up to Engelsley - sometimes from the other direction than usual.

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July 19, 2025,Wanderung

A truly beautiful tour in the Ahr Valley around Altenar!
Even after the horrific flood, it's still impressive what people can rebuild in such a beautiful area!

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September 4, 2023,🍇 Ahrtal-Klettertour Engelsley 😇

This morning we went down to the Ahr Valley in beautiful sunny weather. The tour led from Roßberg up to Ahre Castle. From there we always went along the ridge path. First to Engelsley North, then to Engelsley South. Once back in the valley we went briefly towards Altenahr along the Ahr. Then we crossed the Ahr over a tree …

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