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Altdorf bei Nürnberg

Devil's Church Sandstone Gorge and Waterfall

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Devil's Church Sandstone Gorge and Waterfall

Recommended by 1572 hikers out of 1630

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Please check local regulations for: Schwarzachtal mit Nebentälern

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

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    May 20, 2024

    Devil's Gorge currently closed until further notice due to wind damage

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      November 12, 2020

      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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        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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          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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            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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              February 24, 2018

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

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                April 22, 2019

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

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                  November 22, 2019

                  A true adventure playground, the rocks a highlight

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                    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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                      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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                        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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                          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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                            May 27, 2019

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

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                              April 6, 2015

                              Solid (and waterproof) footwear is highly recommended.

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                                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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                                  September 22, 2018

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

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                                    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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                                      February 18, 2019

                                      Great hike through the gorge. Simply great.

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                                        October 26, 2020

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

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                                          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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                                            July 10, 2016

                                            Great gorge, with a small tunnel

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                                              May 23, 2017

                                              Wildly romantic trail through a narrow gorge

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                                                July 21, 2017

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

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                                                  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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