The Teufelsley is the counterpart to the larger Engelsley—both offer excellent vantage points over the Rur Valley above Dreistegen. The names suggest this; the rock formations are associated with legends about how an angel vanquished the devil (who threatened Reichenstein Monastery).

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According to local tradition, an old legend explains the origin of the Teufelsley (Devil's Rock). The devil was said to have been enraged because a monastery was to be built in the region. In his anger, he dislodged a massive boulder from the heights to destroy the structure. However, as he approached with the stone, an angel intervened, thwarting the devil's plan and stopping his attack. The rock brought by the devil then remained in its present location and has been called Teufelsley ever since.

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The Teufelsfelsen (Ley = rock) is about 100 meters north of the Engelsfelsen high above the Rur valley with a great view.

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Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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