Ahr spring in Blankenheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Ahrquelle

Blankenheim

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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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At the source of the Ahr in Blankenheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz
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Blankenheim with Ahr spring, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, D. Ketz
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Cycling break at the source of the Ahr, © 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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