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Teufelshöhle in the Pfaffental near Prackenfels – Auer's Beer Cellar loop from Burgthann

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Teufelshöhle in the Pfaffental near Prackenfels – Auer's Beer Cellar loop from Burgthann

01:54

6.96km

100m

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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: June 25, 2026

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1.02 km

Teufelsschlucht (Schwarzachtal)

Highlight • Gorge

Currently closed due to danger to life. This could last for several years because safety measures are necessary after tree and rockfalls.

Especially now in winter, I can only agree – it was sometimes extremely dangerous...

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1.38 km

Teufelskirche (Devil’s Church) — Waterfall and Cave

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The Teufelskirche is a gorge in the Rhät Sandstone and an adventure playground in a mystical world. The path through the gorge leads in some places over wooden bridges or …

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2.39 km

View of the Schwarzachtal Valley

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3.80 km

Teufelshöhle in the Pfaffental near Prackenfels

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The Teufelshöhle is located on the western slope of the Pfaffental gorge near Prackenfels. A "metal ladder" leads to the cave itself, the path around the cave is slippery when …

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4.53 km

Auer's Beer Cellar

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The Auer'sche Keller is a former beer cellar of a former local brewery (Altdorfer Brauhaus). It was formerly used as the taproom of the nearby lion pit. The branched cellar …

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4.89 km

Prethalm Mill (Historic Mill)

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The mill was first mentioned in documents in 1360 and was completely destroyed in the Thirty Years' War in 1635. The mill was rebuilt in 1643 and has since served …

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5.05 km

View from the Schwarzach Bridge

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A detour to the Schwarzach is worthwhile if you are on the Wallenstein circular hiking trail. Around 1.5 kilometers of the hiking trail lead through the beautiful Schwarzach Valley.

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5.88 km

Schwarzach Valley Trail

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Very varied trail with many highlights and places to stay 😎

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6.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

2.03 km

1.49 km

332 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

1.83 km

1.56 km

507 m

185 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 28 August

24°C

13°C

43 %

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Comments

August 15, 2022,Teufels- und Löwenrunde von Weinhof

No devil discovered in the cave but huge cave with small stalactites. After the lion's den you come to the rock cellar and it's really huge with several corridors.

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September 16, 2025,🚶‍♀️ Runde nahe Altdorf am Schwarzachtal & Höhlen 🔦

🚶‍♀️ A partially familiar loop along the dune hiking trail in the Schwarzach Valley, with a few caves.

Nice, a bit of an adventure, but we got a bit lost at the end.

But it's perfect for a relaxing evening 🔦🚶‍♀️

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October 10, 2021,Von Weinhof: Teufelshöhle, Wolfsschlucht, Grünsberg, Teufelskirche

Of course we started where the goal was. The first part is unfortunately not recorded.

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April 13, 2023,Löwengrube –Räthsandsteinschlucht und zur Teufelshöhle

The gorge is pretty muddy. The mud runs into the shoes from above 😊😊

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October 31, 2021,Rundwanderweg Teufelskirche

A wonderful autumn hike. You need sturdy shoes and you shouldn't be afraid to get dirty, as it is quite muddy in the gorge. Otherwise it's nice to go.

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June 18, 2023,Nürnberg-Altdorf, Teufelshöhle, Löwengrube, Sandsteinschlucht, Teufelskirche

After leaving our holiday resort of Pottenstein in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, we made a hiking stop near Nuremberg-Altdorf.
A great tour with caves, rock cellars, gorge with Teufelskirche.
The pests 🦟 who pounced bloodthirsty on the exposed extremities were also part of the party. The Bister are also Autan resistant.
We didn't eat snacks until we came out …

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June 29, 2024,Löwengrube - Felsenkeller - Teufelshöhle - Schwarzach ☀️

Beautiful hike along the Schwarzach to the Löwengrube and the Felsenkeller (don't forget your flashlight 😉). Then to the Teufelshöhle (not accessible) before heading back to the car park. Unfortunately, the Teufelsschlucht is currently not accessible (danger to life due to falling trees and landslides caused by rainfall). Alternatively, you can walk along the top of the trail 4 and …

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November 19, 2023,Von Altdorf nach Prackenfels, über Grünsberg durch die Räthsandsteinschucht zur Teufelskirche und zurück

I often drove past Altdorf on the highway,

now let's see what there is to hike there ❓️

-> And that was great 😊.

When I have more time, I'll do a longer hike here 😀.

The passage "From Grünsberg through the Räthsandsteinschucht to the Teufelskirche" is extremely impressive.

frankenlandler.com/2018/02/17/winterwanderung-in-franken-die-teufelsschlucht

Definitely do it 😁.

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Teufelshöhle in the Pfaffental near Prackenfels – Auer's Beer Cellar loop from Burgthann

Teufelsschlucht (Schwarzachtal)

Teufelskirche (Devil’s Church) — Waterfall and Cave

View of the Schwarzachtal Valley

Teufelshöhle in the Pfaffental near Prackenfels

Auer's Beer Cellar

Prethalm Mill (Historic Mill)

View from the Schwarzach Bridge

Schwarzach Valley Trail

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