The AhrSteig Stage 4 runs between Insul and Kreuzberg via Liers and through the Liersbach valley; the Wensburg Circular Trail passes the St. Bartholomew Chapel in the village centre. These different route connections meet a local history whose first documented mention dates back to 1265, and a memorial stele commemorating the Ahr Valley floods. This is a way to get to know Liers through its hiking trails and historical themes.
Hiking between the stage and the village centre
The AhrSteig Stage 4 from Insul to Kreuzberg is 17.4 kilometres long. It runs via Liers and through the Liersbach valley; Liers is listed in the route sequence between the two places. The blue AhrSteig trail logo marks the stage in both directions. When planning, it is important to note that the 17.4 kilometres refer to the entire stage, not just a section in Liers. If you use this route as a guide, the endpoints, route sequence and markings will help you get your bearings. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
The Wensburg Circular Trail offers a different local connection: it passes the St. Bartholomew Chapel in the village centre of Liers and then follows the Ahr Valley Trail towards Hönningen. The route description thus first identifies a specific landmark in the village centre, followed by the direction towards Hönningen. Unlike the AhrSteig stage, which is described by its endpoints and total distance, this route focuses on the chapel and direction. These differences can help you choose between the two hiking options based on the landmark that suits you.
Another local hiking tradition is associated with Good Friday: a group of 17 local friends, founded in 2013, goes on a traditional hike around Hönningen and Liers every year. If you are planning a trip around Good Friday, check the date for the relevant year, as it varies on the calendar.
Local history and remembrance
Liers was first documented in 1265 under the name “Lesere.” Under Cologne rule, the village formed its own Dingstuhl (judicial district) within the Altenahr administrative district until 1794. The two dates mark different milestones: 1265, the first documented mention, and 1794, the end of the period of rule in question. A Dingstuhl was a judicial district; the term helps illustrate the village’s former role in the Altenahr administrative district.
A memorial stele in Liers has a plaque documenting historic floods in the Ahr Valley. A QR code provides access to the virtual exhibition “MemoriAhr – The 2021 Flood Disaster in the Ahr Valley – Memories for the Future.” It includes eyewitness accounts, texts and photos. The stele thus connects a place of remembrance in Liers with a digital exhibition bringing together personal accounts and a range of materials.
A landscape connection spanning several places
Teufelsley Mountain, in the “Teufelsley” nature reserve, is associated with the villages of Dümpelfeld, Liers and Hönningen.
Discover more destinations: Berg, Lind, Kesseling, Dernau, Heckenbach, Ahrbrück, Mayschoß, Hönningen
See the broader travel overview: Altenahr.
