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Altenahr, Municipality at northeastern edge of Ahr Hills, Germany.

Altenahr extends across 14.84 square kilometers along the Ahr river, featuring residential areas at 170 meters elevation within Rhineland-Palatinate territory.

The first written mention of Altenahr dates back to 893 in the Prüm Urbar, marking its presence in medieval German records.

The municipality maintains traditional German festivals throughout the year, connecting the 1,492 residents through local celebrations and community gatherings.

Regular bus services connect Altenahr to Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, located 10 kilometers east, while Bonn lies 35 kilometers northeast of the town.

The European floods of 2021 transformed the landscape of Altenahr, leading to extensive reconstruction efforts across the municipality.

Location: Altenahr

Elevation above the sea: 170 m

Website: https://altenahr-ahr.de

GPS coordinates: 50.51750,6.98861

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58

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