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Franconian Switzerland

Viertelstein (Devil's Rock)

Natural Monuments

Franconian Switzerland

Viertelstein (Devil's Rock)

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Viertelstein (Devil's Rock)

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Viertelstein (Devil's Rock) – Funkenbachtal loop from Gesees

9.43km

02:31

100m

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

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2. Viertelstein (Devil's Rock) – Sattlerstein Geotope loop from Pittersdorf

8.06km

02:10

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3. Sattlerstein Geotope – Viertelstein (Devil's Rock) loop from Pittersdorf

7.06km

01:54

90m

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

October 18, 2024

Near the center of Mistelbach there are several rock formations made of Rätholias sandstone, including the Viertelstein, which stands in the middle of a field.

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Neubürg

February 16, 2021

The formation of the rock near the bike path at Mistelbach could not be explained for a long time. This is how the following legend came about: The mother of two failed sons asked a dwarf people to drive the devil out of the area because he was responsible for the sons' wrongdoing. The dwarfs found the devil sleeping in the Arzloch near Mistelbach. They handcuffed him to the ground and dammed the stream to drown him. However, he woke up, freed himself and hurled a boulder after the fleeing dwarfs. This landed in the valley where it is still today. Since then, the devil has not been seen in Mistelbach or Arzloch and the failed sons found their way back to a respectable life.
Source: Hiking paradise around the Neubürg

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Söhni 🏃

April 17, 2018

The quarter stone near Mistelbach is a freestanding sandstone rock, which is called by the locals also Fel rock. The distinctive solitary rock shows beautifully on its surface the so-called honeycomb weathering. Further information can be found on the information board on the bike and hiking trail.

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Viertelstein (Devil's Rock)

1. Viertelstein (Devil's Rock) – Funkenbachtal loop from Gesees

2. Viertelstein (Devil's Rock) – Sattlerstein Geotope loop from Pittersdorf

3. Sattlerstein Geotope – Viertelstein (Devil's Rock) loop from Pittersdorf

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