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Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Leuchtenberg

The Devil's Churn – View of the Wolfslohklamm loop from Leuchtenberg

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab

Leuchtenberg

The Devil's Churn – View of the Wolfslohklamm loop from Leuchtenberg

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The Devil's Churn – View of the Wolfslohklamm loop from Leuchtenberg

01:37

5.64km

140m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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981 m

The Devil's Churn

Highlight • Natural Monument

The beautiful rock formation is also the best known in this area, the stacked and wedged stone giants call themselves the "devil's butter churn". According to legend, the person who was born there traded with a landgrave of Leuchtenberg.

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2.36 km

Waterfalls on the Lerau Stream

Highlight • Waterfall

Great valley for hiking with many corners to discover.

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2.38 km

Lerautal Near Kleinpoppenhof

Highlight • Gorge

The most attractive part of the trail is the mystical Wolfslohklamm, a striking nature reserve in a fabulous granite and river landscape.

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3.03 km

Stone Crossing Over the Lerau Stream

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Great opportunity to cross the Leraubach without getting your feet wet. Be careful when the granite stones are wet or damp.

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3.35 km

View of the Wolfslohklamm

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Here in the Wolfslohklamm the rounded granite blocks can be found in heaps. However, the name Klamm is misleading, it is more of a notch valley. From above you have a good view of the Leraubach.

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3.74 km

Schaftsteg

Highlight • Bridge

very nice to linger a while and listen to the rushing of the stream

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3.76 km

Schafsteg Bridge in the Lerau Valley

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Romantic footbridge over the Lerau

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3.98 km

God's Hands Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Formed by Wollstack weathering rock formation. Definitely worth seeing

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5.64 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.93 km

1.78 km

873 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

738 m

674 m

188 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 28 July

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December 27, 2025,Von der Burg Leuchtenberg zu Teufels Butterfass

Today, in the most pleasant weather, I had a very nice hike with many highlights: Leuchtenberg Castle (unfortunately not even accessible in the outdoor areas in winter - what a shame!), Devil's Butter Churn, Hohes Bäuml rock group, old quarry, Lerautal (very beautiful), Hands of God.

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April 10, 2023,Emmaus-Wanderung im Lerautal

Today Emmaus hike with Grenzsteig hiking tours. So in a group through the wild and romantic Lerau Valley. The circular route offers the Kreuzstein, Kummererfelsen, Teufelsbutterfass, Wolfslohklamm, Schafsteg and the hands of God with the wild Lerau. A successful day of hiking with a stop at the Lindenhof in Leuchtenberg.

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January 25, 2025,Burg Leuchtenberg und Lerautal - durch die magische Wolfslohklamm 18

Beautiful tour, mostly on forest paths. Pure nature. Lots of natural monuments. You rarely see them. Crossing the stream was a challenge. Wet stones are always slippery, but I have long legs.😅
The castle was unfortunately closed. So no climb up inside with a view is currently possible. I'll be back. There are festivals. 😉

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October 20, 2022,221020 Ruine Leuchtenberg und Wanderung im Lerautal

A hike on October 20, 2022

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August 12, 2023,Burgruine Leuchtenberg – Blick über die Wolfslohklamm Runde von Leuchtenberg

Small cozy round. I made a few small route changes, so the devil's butter churn, the quarry and the god's hands weren't actually there. But everything wasn't far away.
The castle can be visited. It's worth it.
The section on the water was the secret highlight. River crossing, root paths and old bridges. Large rocks were on the whole tour …

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August 22, 2022,Altendorf, Kleine Leuchtenberg Runde

Nice round, pictures will follow.
Unfortunately, the Leuchtenberg was closed.

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September 10, 2025,Wanderung zur Burgruine Leuchtenberg und übers Lerautal zurück

From the parking lot, we followed the Castle Trail up to the Leuchtenberg Castle ruins. An imposing structure overlooking the Luhe Valley. The Thirty Years' War and a major fire in 1842 reduced the castle 🏰 to ruins. A visit is definitely recommended, and the entrance fee of €3.50 is very reasonable. The return journey then took us through the …

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April 6, 2023,Das romantische Lerautal

From the car park as a circular route first in the direction of Leuchtenberg to the Lindenhof. Then down and to the devil's butter churn. Downhill again via the Ostmarkstrasse into the Lerautal with wonderful water features. Then along the Wolfslohklamm to the Schafsteg and finally one day before Good Friday to the Felsen Gottes Hände. Wonderful with the weather. …

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The Devil's Churn – View of the Wolfslohklamm loop from Leuchtenberg

The Devil's Churn

Waterfalls on the Lerau Stream

Lerautal Near Kleinpoppenhof

Stone Crossing Over the Lerau Stream

View of the Wolfslohklamm

Schaftsteg

Schafsteg Bridge in the Lerau Valley

God's Hands Rock Formation

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