Ahrquelle

Blankenheim

In the cellar of one half-timbered-house from 1726 you can find the spring of the river Ahr. After 89 km, the river flows into the Rhine at Sinzig.

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An der Ahrquelle in Blankenheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

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Blankenheim mit Ahrquelle, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz

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Radpause an der Ahrquelle, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann

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At a glance

Opening hours

From October 2nd to October 15th
Monday
00:00 - 23:59

Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59

Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59

Thursday
00:00 - 23:59

Friday
00:00 - 23:59

Saturday
00:00 - 23:59

Sunday
00:00 - 23:59

open year-round

Place

Blankenheim

Contact

An der Ahrquelle
An der Ahrquelle
53945 Blankenheim

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