"Rocks, castles, water and wine" - the stage leads through one of the most beautiful areas of the middle Ahr Valley and offers breathtaking views of the winegrowing Ahr valley and far beyond the Ahrhöhen. For the most part you walk on natural paths, stretch-wise, the way climbing character and therefore requires the walker sure-footedness and good condition. With a view of the Kreuzberg Castle, the path initially leads uphill on a narrow path. Surefootedness is required on the section through the spectacular rock landscape around the Teufelsloch near Altenahr. A varied ascent leads to Krähhardt and Teufelslei. Between forest and vine the way leads past the Saffenburg ruin to Rech. The detour to the ruin Saffenburg is rewarded with a magnificent 360 ° panoramic view around Mayschoß. Along the Ahr the path leads to Dernau. Steep uphill over a ravine, later on a rocky path, the landmark of Dernau, the Krausberg is reached. From Krausbergturm offers a magnificent panoramic view far beyond the Ahrhöhen out. Through mixed forest, downhill on a serpentine path, past the ledge "Bunte Kuh", the stage destination Walporzheim is reached.