AhrSteig Stage 2: Freilinger See to Aremberg (11.7 km)

Freilinger See - Freilingen - Hühnerberg - Lommersdorf Forest - Aremberg

Coming from Freilingen, we cross the L115 with the necessary caution. Behind it, left, then right and uphill in a leisurely ascent to the Hühnerberg, which is already recognizable from afar by the large cross. From above, the view sweeps across a magnificent all-around panorama. After a relaxing rest, we hike across the wide high plain through the field area Am Gericht.

Soon, however, the path dips into the forest and now leads for a long stretch along the route of an old Roman road through a restorative forest landscape between Lommersdorf and Aremberg. After we have crossed the connecting road between the two places, it goes a bit downhill, then left uphill, finally on a quiet path through the woods. On a well-maintained forest path, we reach the Aremberg area. At the very beginning, old stations of the cross and the Guardian Angel Chapel welcome us. The view opens to the south; before our eyes unfolds a panorama with Nürburg and Hohe Acht.

The route starts at the shore of the Freilinger See and passes the edge of the village of Freilingen towards Lommersdorf. After crossing the L115, the path leads over hidden meadow trails up to the 534 m high Hühnerberg. From the summit plateau, we enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the Ahr Mountains, the North Eifel, and the heights of the High Eifel with the 747 m high, distinctive peak of the Hohe Acht. Along fragrant dry meadows, the path takes us through the field area "Am Gericht" into the Lommersdorf Forest. The extensive forest is a place of peace and relaxation. Rest areas and a shelter of the Eifelverein invite you to linger. Following the old Roman road, the AhrSteig leads us after crossing the K41 initially downhill through the natural Aulbach valley. After a few hundred meters, a steep ascent branches off and, after passing a forest clearing with rare plants, we reach a small chapel at the roadside on enchanting forest paths. The Guardian Angel Chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of hikers, Archangel Raphael. Over charming meadow paths and field edges, the place Aremberg, located southeast of the mountain of the same name, is reached. This picturesque gem offers quaint alleys and the splendidly furnished parish church of Saint Nicholas, built at the end of the 18th century. You can completely forget everyday life from the sun terrace of the inn Burgschänke. From here, one of the most beautiful distant views of the entire AhrSteig opens up, extending to the majestic Nürburg.