Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 731 out of 759 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Hirzstein
Location: Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald)
- Easy
4.5
(21)
66
Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald) – Hirzstein Viewpoint Trail loop from Elgershausen01:53
6.17km
220m
Intermediate4.9
(22)
146
Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald) – Firnsbach valley on the Habichtswaldsteig trail loop from Neuholland03:20
11.7km
270m
Expert5.0
(1)
4
Firnsbach valley on the Habichtswaldsteig trail – Firnsbachtal Wooden Bridge loop from Baunatal-Altenbauna05:02
18.2km
310m
Tips
In the middle of the Habichtswald lies the Teufelsmauer next to the path.
This wall is of natural origin and part of a former quarry. In this quarry, the basalt for the construction of the Hercules monument was mined in the 18th century.
The wall is about 30 meters long and between 8 and 10 meters high and is made of basalt or tuff rock that was formed by rising, molten magma. Since it could not reach the surface of the earth, it dodged sideways into softer sedimentary rock, where it gradually cooled.
This is how today's natural monument was able to form.
Very impressive sight!translated by
•April 20, 2022
Very close to the refuge lies below the trail this beautiful rock formation.
translated by•August 6, 2019
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Location: Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald)
- Easy
4.5
(21)
66
Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald) – Hirzstein Viewpoint Trail loop from Elgershausen01:53
6.17km
220m
Intermediate4.9
(22)
146
Teufelsmauer (Habichtswald) – Firnsbach valley on the Habichtswaldsteig trail loop from Neuholland03:20
11.7km
270m
Expert5.0
(1)
4
Firnsbach valley on the Habichtswaldsteig trail – Firnsbachtal Wooden Bridge loop from Baunatal-Altenbauna05:02
18.2km
310m
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