Insul: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Insul is the destination of the challenging AhrSteig stage from Aremberg to Insul, an approximately 19 km hike through forests, narrow rocky paths and steep sandstone formations along the largely natural Ahr River. The AhrSteig stage from Insul to Altenahr-Kreuzberg is 17.4 km long and leads through riparian forest, forest paths, heathland and to viewpoints overlooking the Ahr heights. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Insul can then continue their accommodation search.

Hiking and Nature

The two AhrSteig stages lead through different landscapes: on the route from Aremberg to Insul, forests, narrow rocky paths, steep sandstone formations and the largely natural Ahr River shape the course. From Insul to Altenahr-Kreuzberg, riparian forest, forest paths, heathland and viewpoints over the Ahr heights characterize the route.

Culture and History

The local history of Insul includes a tradition of the St. Rochus Chapel, documented since 1631; the former chapel was replaced by a new building in 1884. The Insul Mill, also known as Stappen Mill or Hahnensteiner Mill, was first mentioned in 1556; the present mill building bears the year 1729.

Geographical Context

Hohe Warte is located near Insul. Schöneberg and Saberg lie in the surrounding area of Insul. In the wider regional surroundings of Insul are the Dollendorf Ruins, the Southeastern Tower, the Teichstrasse Tower, the Grosse Bleiche Tower and the Gänsehalsturm.

More local pages: Winnerath, Schuld, Reifferscheid, Pomster, Hoffeld, Wershofen, Herschbroich, Wimbach.

For the broader travel overview: Adenau.