The sandstone gorge is worth a visit at any time of year. In summer it is covered in lush greenery, in winter it presents impressive icicles. Whether it is warm or cold, the paths here require concentration and surefootedness - otherwise you risk slipping or getting wet feet. Various legends tell how the gorge got its name. Perhaps a devil once rode down to hell with a sinful knight. But perhaps there was also once a witches' dance floor here.

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Rombea

July 1, 2020

Teufelskirche is a gorge in the Rähtsandstein and an adventure playground in a "mystical world". The path through the gorge leads in some places over wooden bridges or stone blocks to get anywhere. Sometimes you sink into the mud up to your ankles, waterproof footwear is advisable and good sure-footedness is necessary. At the end of the gorge, a small waterfall flows down the sandstone layers. At the waterfall, stairs lead into the gorge and an information board has been installed.

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Alwin

April 20, 2019

The area is. High in. Highlights. The 👹 church with the following gorge definitely counts there.
Very big cinema 🎥

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Jonas Wind

May 26, 2016

The Teufelskirche is a gorge in the Rähtsandstein. There are various legends about the origins of the Devil's Church. One of them goes like this:

When, during a hunt, the riflemen stood near the ravine where the hares were being driven, not a single rifleman met. Whenever someone pulled the trigger, the barrel of the gun was driven crazy by an unknown hand.

At last a hunter noticed how a dark figure with claws from the sleeve of its coat nudged the barrel of an aiming shooter. He made a noise, all the hunters were now aiming at the devil, who fell into the cauldron in his fear and, when he saw himself being followed, drove into the rock wall with thunder-like crashes and hurled the pieces out as they were still there.

According to another legend, a godless knight was brought from the nearby Thann Castle by the devil while hunting. It is said to have been his sacrilege to have chased a deer in the impassable terrain on Good Friday, despite the pastor's warning.

It is difficult to decide who is right. This gorge is definitely mystical.

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Susanne

February 24, 2018

Especially in winter, huge icicles form, this looks really spectacular! It is worth it!

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Alwin

April 22, 2019

A magical place.
If you want to go to hell, definitely have a solid work

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Alwin

November 22, 2019

A true adventure playground, the rocks a highlight

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Alwin

April 21, 2019

The trees on the circular path still make the way. It's unbelievable how they cling to the rock 😎.
Trees are like that. how we humans would like to be 🤛

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Chrissly

May 11, 2019

Even in summer you should be prepared for wet ground, but the way through the gorge is worthwhile.

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Lutz Heilmann

May 26, 2019

Absolutely brilliant place with great rock formations and a small waterfall. Wanted to drive through the bike first. But that is not recommended. But you can drive super ran.

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Fabur

April 6, 2015

The devil church itself is located in the north, but a beautiful path goes along and over the stream.

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Katja

May 27, 2019

The gorge was an absolute highlight in the winter 🤗 the water was frozen to crystals, just fantastic

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Fabur

April 6, 2015

Solid (and waterproof) footwear is highly recommended.

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〽️Markus

February 21, 2017

Untold millennia, the front Schwarzach makes its way through the mysterious and mystical valley between Prackenfels and Grünsberg. Legends and myths have always seemed to define people's lives here, as evidenced by the extraordinary names such as Devil's Grave, Devil's Cave and the Devil's Church.

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Christian

September 22, 2018

A visit, especially in winter, is worthwhile. But then you should be sure-footed.

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Jasu

September 3, 2019

Definitely sturdy shoes that can get dirty too! Some roads are very muddy and you should generally walk well for the way through the gorge. Slipping! The first of the many bridges is unfortunately broken (as of 02/09/2019) and is hopefully repaired! Here you have to walk through the riverbed. Otherwise a really magical place! Like in a fantasy movie! It is advisable to plan a tour with the Sophia spring, then you visited 2 very fascinating places in succession.

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Da Steff 🚵💥

February 18, 2019

Great hike through the gorge. Simply great.

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maggl

October 26, 2020

Wonderful gorge with great trails, sturdy and waterproof shoes are recommended.

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Günter L.S.

June 18, 2023

Walking through the gorge is only recommended for sure-footed people with good footwear. Very muddy in places. The two cave entrances were closed with steel cable net,
so the devil can't get out.

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Floh24601

July 10, 2016

Great gorge, with a small tunnel

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Simonizer

May 23, 2017

Wildly romantic trail through a narrow gorge

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Windus

July 21, 2017

Most worth seeing is the gorge in winter when everything is covered with ice!

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Windus

July 21, 2017

In the tunnels on the left and right of the frozen waterfall, weapons were said to have been hidden during the war!

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Distance 411 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Altdorf bei Nürnberg, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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