Highlight • Natural Monument
Hexentanzplatz Maiburg
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April 13, 2024
Cycling
It is believed that witches sit on the stones, which are arranged in a circle around a tree stump, at night and celebrate their dances there
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July 25, 2025
Hiking
It was believed that witches, the devil's servants, held their pagan festivals at this spot.
The May celebrations on Walpurgis Night may have given the mountain its name "Maiberg," today "Maiburg."
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 170 m
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