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Altenkirchen

Welcome to our travel guide for Altenkirchen, Germany! This charming little town is located in the west of Germany and is a perfect destination for those looking for a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

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Attractions in Altenkirchen


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Mountain Bike · Rügen
Short half-day bike ride on Rügen
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 36 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 85 m
Descent 85 m

Nice circular route on the well-known holiday island of Rügen.

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from Thomas Nippgen,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 112.7 km
Duration 28:45 h
Ascent 615 m
Descent 610 m

The 5th Rügen route starts with a ferry crossing to Thiessow, continuing through Mönchgut, the Seedorf hilly landscape, along the Jasmund cliff ...

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from Nane Korzetz,   Island of Rügen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 120.4 km
Duration 25:00 h
Ascent 1,246 m
Descent 1,250 m

Route as part of the "Ultramarsch Rügen 2021" on 2021-10-16, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data of the hike can be found under ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Rügen
Route over Windland Wittow
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 38 km
Duration 2:32 h
Ascent 46 m
Descent 46 m

This bike route takes us over the northernmost tip of Rügen, the Windland Wittow. The route runs through a beautiful landscape, repeatedly with ...

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from Tourismusverband Rügen,   Island of Rügen
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 2
Distance 43.6 km
Duration 11:45 h
Ascent 444 m
Descent 442 m

A long, impressive royal stage - from wide beaches to the famous chalk cliffs.

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Long Distance Hiking · Rügen
Main hiking route Rügen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 140.8 km
Duration 41:00 h
Ascent 621 m
Descent 654 m

The main Rügen hiking trail takes us 140 km from Cape Arkona at the very north of the island to Altefähr station on the Strelasund.

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from Sandra Fischer,   Outdooractive Premium
Long Distance Cycling · Germany
Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route (D-Route 2)
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 1,072.8 km
Duration 74:00 h
Ascent 2,438 m
Descent 2,457 m

The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route or D-Route 2 runs along the entire German Baltic Sea coast from the Danish to the Polish border.

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Rügen
Rügen crossing
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 94.6 km
Duration 23:07 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 205 m

Chalk cliffs, sea breeze, and wide beaches: Hiking on Rügen becomes a journey of discovery. Every step opens up new views over the Baltic Sea, bays ...

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from Jarle Sänger,   Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Rügen
Large cycle ride on Rügen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 204.8 km
Duration 14:00 h
Ascent 420 m
Descent 413 m

On our varied, long cycle ride, we explore the east coast of the island, the Jasmund peninsula, and then travel over Wittow by ferry towards West ...

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from Tourismusverband Rügen e.V.,   Island of Rügen
Hiking Trail · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Caspar David Friedrich - Fourth Rügen hike, 1806
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 137.3 km
Duration 34:05 h
Ascent 669 m
Descent 651 m

With magnificent views and historical sights, this route offers an unforgettable experience. The diversity of the island of Rügen becomes clear on ...

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from Nane Korzetz,   Island of Rügen
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Altenkirchen was first mentioned in the 8th century and has since experienced a rich history. The town lies in the middle of the picturesque landscape of the Westerwald and offers visitors numerous opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Sights relevant to tourism include Schönstein Castle from the 17th century and the Protestant church, whose tower dates back to the Middle Ages. The local history museum with its collection of historical objects is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights include, above all, the regular concerts in the town hall and various theatre performances in the Kulturhaus Alte Post. Another highlight is the annual Old Town Festival in summer, where there are local specialities to try and live music is played.

If you want to go on a culinary voyage of discovery, you should definitely try the traditional dish "Hochzeitsessen" - a hearty stew of potatoes, vegetables and meat. Regional wines are also not to be missed!

For outdoor activities, there are hikes through the Westerwald or bicycle tours along the river Sieg. In winter, you can also go skiing or snowboarding on the nearby slopes. The best time for outdoor activities is in spring and summer.

Even in rainy weather, there is plenty to do in Altenkirchen - the cinema offers a wide selection of films and the swimming pool invites you to relax.

All in all, Altenkirchen is definitely worth a trip! Visitors can experience the beauty of the Westerwald, taste local specialities and be enchanted by the relaxed atmosphere. We hope this Travel Guide helps you to plan your trip to Altenkirchen in the best possible way!

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  • September 03, 2024
    Silvia Gallova
    Die Strecke ist wunderschön. Der Name der Route entspricht der Realität. Der Strandteil ist nicht geeignet für die Hunde. Wir mussten unsere auf den großen Steinen teilweise tragen. Ansonsten sehr empfehlenswert mit tollen Aussichtspunkten. Bademöglichkeiten sind ebenso vorhanden.
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    Written September 03, 2024
  • June 26, 2020
    R. P.
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Runde mit tollen Ausblicken.
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    Written June 26, 2020
  • August 29, 2018
    Christian Essmann
    Mir hat am besten der Abschnitt zwischen Kap Arkona und dem Regenbogencamp gefallen, sowohl vom Weg her, als auch natürlich landschaftlich. Der Blick von der Kliffkante übers Meer ist einmalig und wird mir noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben. Die Strecke von Wiek nach Breege fand ich dagegen öde - nur auf Asphalt und größtenteils Landstraße, wenn auch sehr wenig befahren. Insgesamt überwiegt aber das Positive.
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    Ausblick zum Kap
    Photo: Christian Essmann, Community
    Written August 29, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Wittow Circuit on Rügen
  • September 01, 2017
    Matthias Wolf
    Sehr schöne Rundtour ! Viele Aussichtspunkte! Die Strecke ist sehr abwechslungsreich und bietet auch einige "Einkehrmöglichkeiten" .
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    Written September 01, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    Cape Arkona Round Tour
  • October 11, 2009
    Peter Schulz
    Eine schöne Tour über gut ausgebaute Wege, auch wenn das Windland seinem Namen alle Ehre macht.
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    Written October 11, 2009

Destinations in Altenkirchen


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