Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Lakes

Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Amberg-Sulzbach
Vilseck

Schnellweiher Pond

Schnellweiher Pond

Recommended by 9 hikers out of 11

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Schnellweiher Pond

    4.7

    (9)

    34

    hikers

    1. Teufelstein Vilseck – Devil's Rock loop from Vilseck

    16.8km

    04:34

    230m

    230m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Tips

    January 1, 2021

    This pond got its name based on the "fast gallows" that used to stand here. The Vilseck Chronicle describes: "Some Vilseckers, who only obeyed laws and regulations when they brought them advantages, could easily be forced and encouraged through a" quick gallows treatment "to serve the welfare of all again in their lives. ) The quick gallows was an effective means of coercion. (...) The Vilsecker Schnellgalgen consisted of a gallows-like wooden frame on which a basket-like housing hung on a chain, which could be locked but still provided a view. (...) The convicted criminal had to take a seat in the basket, then the city servant threw the swaying basket repeatedly and unexpectedly into the water, whereby the convicted person often swallowed water in his fear.

    Translated by Google •

      In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

      Sign up for free

      Details

      Informations

      Elevation 400 m

      Weather

      Powered by AerisWeather

      Today

      Monday 20 October

      13°C

      8°C

      0 %

      If you start your activity now...

      Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

      Most visited during

      January

      February

      March

      April

      May

      June

      July

      August

      September

      October

      November

      December

      Loading

      Location: Vilseck, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

      Other Popular Places to Check Out

      Explore
      RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
      Download the app
      Follow Us on Socials

      © komoot GmbH

      Privacy Policy