20 Jahre Tour de Ahrtal

The popular Tour de Ahrtal cycling event picks up speed again on Sunday, 15 June. This year, cyclists can once again enjoy the highlight of the closed roads from Blankenheim to Ahrbrück.

From Blankenheim, the B258 to Müsch and then the L73 to Dümpelfeld will be closed. You can then switch to the Ahr cycle path, which is passable as far as Ahrbrück. The action point in Ahrbrück marks the end of the route this year.The ADFC Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is on site with a stand and offers bicycle coding as theft protection. Important: If you would like to have your bike coded, you must bring the purchase invoice for the bike and your identity card with you.

From Ahrdorf, cyclists can also explore the Kalkeifel cycle path in the direction of Hillesheim, where an action point awaits visitors at the Ahütte museum railway station. 

14 action points along the route between Blankenheim, Hillesheim, Müsch and Ahrbrück invite you to take a break between 10 am and 5 pm, offer refreshments, entertainment, hands-on activities and breakdown service. 

In addition, start cards for the Tour de Ahrtal competition are available at all stations. Those who diligently collect stamps along the way have the chance to win attractive prizes. Simply take the start card with you, have it stamped at the stations and hand it in at the end - and with a bit of luck win.

Download flyer                 Startkarte herunterladen

Also brand new in Liers at the playground from 10:00-16:00: 

"Ahrtal Warrior for Kids" - Parcours competition with great prizes for kids up to 16 years 

Join the course competition and win great prizes!

Participation is free and the prize draw among the finishers will take place from 16:30.

You can win: vouchers for the Altenahr summer toboggan run, the Bad Neuenahr climbing park and Phantasialand!

Convenient journey by train and cycle bus from Cologne/Bonn and Koblenz

The journey is comfortable and environmentally friendly. environmentally friendly:
From the Rhine railway line, visitors can travel by train to Rheinbach and to Ahrweiler by train.

Radbuses Line 844 from Rheinbach, line 899 from Ahrweiler

The cycle buses of lines 844 and 899 in the Rhine-Moselle Transport Association (VRM) will be in operation on the day of the event as feeder and return buses to the railway station in Ahrbrück railway station.

Pre-booking is recommended.

On Sunday, 14 June 2026, it’s that time again: ‘Free ride for all cycling enthusiasts!’ At the popular ‘Tour de Ahrtal’ cycling event, the districts and local authorities in the Ahr Valley and the northern Vulkaneifel once again to a special experience for the whole family.

The route, which is around 60 kilometres long, runs from the source of the Ahr in Blankenheim to Ahrbrück through the idyllic Ahr Valley. Alternatively, those who wish can switch onto the Kalkeifel Cycle Route towards Hillesheim in Ahrdorf. A highlight: the B 258 and the L 73 between Blankenheim and Dümpelfeld will be closed to motor traffic from 9.00 am on this day – offering a unique, car-free cycling experience.

The event kicks off in Blankenheim and Ahrbrück

The official opening will take place at 10.00 am on Curtius-Schulten-Platz in Blankenheim. Following the welcome address, the cyclists will be given the traditional ‘cyclists’ blessing’. At the same time, participants will set off from Ahrbrück along the Ahr Cycle Route towards Blankenheim.

Between Dümpelfeld and Insul, a cyclists’ service with a blessing of the bicycles will take place at 9.30 am at the Hahnensteiner Mühle.

Activity points, entertainment and a prize draw

Along the route, 14 activity points offer variety, entertainment and refreshments. Whether it’s information stands, hands-on activities, culinary delights, bike registration or a breakdown service – there’s something for everyone. Participants can also take part in a big prize draw: anyone who collects at least four stamps at the activity points stands a chance of winning great prizes. The winners will be drawn after the event and notified personally.

Convenient journey by train

The journey can be made comfortably and in an environmentally friendly way. From the Rhine railway line, visitors can travel by train to Rheinbach and Ahrbrück. The Line 844 cycle bus will operate as a shuttle service from Rheinbach to Ahrbrück station on the day of the event. Advance booking is recommended. Due to road closures for the Tour de Ahrtal, the 899 cycle bus will not be available on 14 June 2026.

Further information on the route, stops and supporting programme is available on the official Tour de Ahrtal website. www.tour-de-ahrtal.de