A family-friendly forest high ropes park above the Ahr Valley wine town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, with tiered courses for children and adults and one of the region's longest zipline runs finishing back at the base camp.
Wald-Abenteuer Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is a family-friendly high-ropes park in the forest above the Ahr Valley wine town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, in the Ahrweiler district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The park is built around tiered courses graded for children and adults, culminating in one of the region's longest zipline runs, which carries climbers back down to the base camp at the end of the circuit. No prior climbing experience is required, since a ground-level safety briefing and supervised practice element precede every session, and continuous-belay safety systems keep participants clipped to a line throughout the higher courses; a minimum height applies to the tallest circuits, with lower courses designed specifically for younger children. Harnesses and helmets are supplied on site; visitors should wear closed sturdy shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing that covers the legs, since branches and safety lines can otherwise scrape bare skin. Trained staff run the safety briefing, fit and check every harness before entry, and supervise the courses from ground stations, able to guide a climber through a controlled retreat or descent if needed partway through a section. The long finishing zipline is a highlight for many visitors and is generally accessible to anyone who has completed the earlier, easier courses in the circuit. Sessions run for about two and a half to three hours, and the park operates from April through October; sessions are suspended during thunderstorms, high winds or heavy rain, when the elevated platforms and ropes become unsafe.
| Price | EUR 20-30 per person (approx USD 22-32) |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 2.5-3 hours per session |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Season | April-October |
| Address | Waldstrasse, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany |
Activity facts
- Where
- Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Ahr Valley, Ahrweiler district
Equipment
- Harness and helmet (provided)
- Closed sturdy shoes
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
Weather through the year in Rhineland-Palatinate
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Rhineland-Palatinate.
Location
Waldstrasse, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany
50.5486, 7.1214 View on map
Highlights
- Tiered courses graded for children and adults
- One of the region's longest finishing zipline runs
- Ground briefing and practice section before every session
- Continuous-belay safety systems on the higher courses
- Set in forest above the Ahr Valley wine town
Tips for visiting
- Wear closed sturdy shoes and trousers rather than sandals or shorts
- Book ahead for weekends during the Ahr Valley wine season, when the town is busy
- Bring water for the two and a half to three hour session
- Check the minimum height requirement before booking for younger children
- Arrive early for the mandatory safety briefing before the first course
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Frequently asked questions
Is the park suitable for young children?
Yes, tiered courses are graded from child-friendly circuits to more advanced adult courses, with a minimum height requirement on the tallest sections.
What is the highlight of the course?
Many visitors highlight the long finishing zipline, which carries climbers back to the base camp at the end of the circuit.
Is prior experience required?
No, a mandatory ground-level safety briefing and practice section prepares every visitor before climbing into the trees.
How long does a session last?
A typical session runs about two and a half to three hours.
When is the park open?
The park operates from April through October and closes during thunderstorms, high winds or heavy rain.