A hike through the Devil's Gorges is always recommended. They wind through the sandstone mountains and sometimes - as here - you have to climb narrow ladders and stairs to cross the gorges. Sturdy shoes are a must.

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September 28, 2025

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The Teufelsgrund (Devil's Ground) is a gorge in Saxon Switzerland, or rather the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, located in the municipality of Lohmen, north of the town of Wehlen. It is named after the neighboring Teufelskammer (Devil's Chamber) and includes the Teufelskammer (Devil's Gorges), the Teufelsschlüchte (Devil's Gorges), and the walkable Heringshöhle (Hering's Cave). The Teufelsgrund (Devil's Ground) rarely has flowing water and no named body of water. "Grund" refers to such narrow valleys in Saxon Switzerland, regardless of whether they currently contain flowing water or not. See: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teufelsgrund_(Lohmen,_S%C3%A4chsische_Schweiz)

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May 11, 2025

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Steps – Devil's Gorge – Saxon Switzerland National Park.

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It is one of the typical gorge-like valleys of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The natural landscape is characterized by the interplay of the valley floor and rock faces and is named after the neighboring Devil's Chamber. It includes the Devil's Chamber, the Devil's Gorge, and the accessible Herring Cave.

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1. Teufelskammer Gorge – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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2. Teufelskammer Gorge – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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3. Uttewalder Grund Gorge – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Stadt Wehlen

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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1. Teufelskammer Gorge – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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