AhrSteig Stage 7: Bad Neuenahr Mitte to Sinzig (16 km)

On the 15.4 km long final stage of the AhrSteigs again enjoy hiking is announced. Once again the trail shows its best side. The gentle foothills of the Ahrgebirge and beautiful views of the Rhine valley inspire. The inviting Barbarossa town of Sinzig awaits you at your destination. Via the 2.7 km marked access route you can hike from Bad Neuenahr via the Waldkletterpark via a steep ascent to Neuenahrer Berg - with a view of the Ahr valley and the Landskrone. You can reach the Idienbachtal via soft, springy forest paths. Dirt roads lead towards Heimersheim. You pass the village Ehlingen and reach via wine paths up to the Ehlinger Ley. Continue on the ridge of Mühlenberg over to the Feltenturm. For the last time, it goes steeply downhill to the stage destination Schloss Sinzig near the late Romanesque St. Peter's Basilica with church square. The marked access road leads to the nature reserve of the Ahrmündung.

On the 16 km long final stage of the AhrSteig, it's all about enjoyable hiking again. Once more, the path reveals its most beautiful side. The gentle foothills of the Ahr mountains and beautiful views into the Rhine plain inspire. The inviting Barbarossa city of Sinzig awaits at the destination.

Along the 2.7 km marked side path, you hike from Bad Neuenahr over the forest climbing park via a steep ascent to the Neuenahrer Berg – with views of the Ahr valley and the Landskrone. Over softly springy forest paths you reach the Idienbach valley. Field paths lead towards Heimersheim. You pass the village of Ehlingen and reach the Ehlinger Ley via vineyards. Further on past the ridge of the Mühlenberg to the Feltenturm. One last time it goes steeply downhill to the stage destination Castle Sinzig near the late Romanesque Basilica St. Peter with church square.

Via the marked side path you reach the protected area of the Ahr estuary. 

Via the marked side path, it goes from Bad Neuenahr back up to the Paradieswiese. Through old mixed forest, we quickly climb up to the Neuenahrer Berg. From the observation tower, the view extends all the way to the Siebengebirge.

The following descent is leisurely. Only the last stretch down to the Idienbach is adventurous again. This descent is the exit from the valley. It goes steeply up a narrow natural path. Soon we leave the forest behind and reach the small wine village of Heimersheim. Through the open fields, we reach Ehlingen, which features lovingly restored historic buildings. Here, hikers are welcomed in rustic pubs. Now a final short climb up to the Ehlinger Ley, then the path leads almost without elevation changes along the hillside towards Sinzig. Along the way, we can still stop at the "Winzerhäuschen" or the "Ännchen." A last observation tower, the Feltenturm, promises spectacular views over the Rhine plain and into the Siebengebirge. Shortly after, we have arrived at the Barbarossa city of Sinzig. The spacious church square at the foot of the Basilica St. Peter exudes urban flair. Here we like to stop in one of the cafes or restaurants and let the past days run through our minds again.

 Bad Neuenahr - Neuenahrer Mountain - Beilratsberg - Heimersheim - Ehlingen - Ehlinger Lei - Feltenturm - Sinzig Castle

About the marked access road from Bad Neuenahr up to the Paradieswiese. Through old mixed forest we ascend briskly up to the Neuenahrer mountain. From the observation tower, the view sweeps across to the Siebengebirge.

The following descent is leisurely. Only the last piece down to Idienbach is again adventurous. This descent is the exit from the valley. Steep it goes up on a narrow natural trail. Soon we leave the forest behind us and reach the small wine town Heimersheim. Through the open corridor we reach Ehlingen, which comes up with lovingly restored historic buildings, Here one welcomes the hiker in quaint pubs. Now up to the Ehlinger Ley, a last short climb, then the path leads almost without height differences along the slope towards Sinzig. On the way, we can stop off in the "Winzerhäuschen" or in the "Ännchen". A last lookout tower, the Feltenturm, promises once again spectacular views across the Rhine plain all the way to the Siebengebirge. Shortly thereafter, we arrived in the Barabarossastadt Sinzig. The spacious church square at the foot of the Basilica of St. Peter spreads urban flair. Here we like to come in one of the cafes or bars and let the past days review again.