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Devil's Well – Spröde Marter loop from Hausen

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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Devil's Well – Spröde Marter loop from Hausen

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Devil's Well – Spröde Marter loop from Hausen

01:59

6.97km

160m

Hiking

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7 m

Wimmelbach Forest Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

On the B470 near Wimmelbach you will find this shady hiking car park at the edge of the forest.

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Devil's Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

Caution, no drinking water

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5.76 km

Forest Path with Wooden Post in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Forest

The place has been known as "Spröde Marter" since 1470.

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5.90 km

The "brittle torture" were professionally renovated by Forchheim forestry in 2014. The renovation was funded by the recreation center Erlangen.
The year of origin 1470 is specified. Further information is not available.
Source: baysf.de/de/wald-erkunden/denkmaeler-und-sanierungen/sproede-marter.html

Monument D-4-74-134-41 Commune Hausen.

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6.75 km

Forest Path in Upper Franconia

Highlight • Forest

6.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.56 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Devil's Well – Spröde Marter loop from Hausen

Wimmelbach Forest Trailhead Parking

Devil's Well

Forest Path with Wooden Post in Upper Franconia

Spröde Marter

Forest Path in Upper Franconia

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