Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Dörrenbach

Iron Maiden in the fortification tower of the cemetery fortifications

Discover
Places to see

Castles

Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Dörrenbach

Iron Maiden in the fortification tower of the cemetery fortifications

Highlight • Historical Site

Iron Maiden in the fortification tower of the cemetery fortifications

Recommended by 53 hikers out of 60

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Iron Maiden in the fortification tower of the cemetery fortifications

    4.8

    (151)

    618

    hikers

    1. Stäffelsberg Tower – German Wine Gate loop from Bad Bergzabern

    25.1km

    07:10

    580m

    580m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

    4.6

    (85)

    540

    hikers

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

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

    Moderate

    Tips

    September 27, 2022

    The Iron Maiden is a device said to have been used to torture and execute people. It is a wooden or metal hollow body, usually in the form of a woman, which was studded with nails or thorns protruding inwards.
    Source: Wikipedia

    Translated by Google •

      September 5, 2022

      This is an execution tool from the Middle Ages. Iron spikes were attached to the coat of shame. The iron maiden can be found in one of the towers by the cemetery fortification.

      Translated by Google •

        December 10, 2022

        The Iron Maiden (an execution tool from the Middle Ages) is a fortification tower

        Translated by Google •

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

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 290 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Monday 17 November

          7°C

          0°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Dörrenbach, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Guttenberg Castle Ruins

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

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy