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Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Natural Monuments

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Städteregion Aachen

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Teufelsley Rock Formation

Hiking

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Mountaineering

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Cycling

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Mountain biking

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Nordic walking

5.0

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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

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Tips

November 4, 2021

Hiking

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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December 12, 2025

Hiking

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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February 17, 2018

Hiking

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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Ridge Trail above Perlenau – Teufelsley Rock Formation loop from Monschau

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Elevation 470 m

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

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