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Descent to Teufelsschlüchte – Hering's Cave loop from Stadt Wehlen

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Descent to Teufelsschlüchte – Hering's Cave loop from Stadt Wehlen

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Descent to Teufelsschlüchte – Hering's Cave loop from Stadt Wehlen

01:17

4.34km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.41 km

View of Lilienstein

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1.52 km

Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Descent to Teufelsschlüchte

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The Devil's Gorges wind picturesquely and wildly through the sandstone mountains, offering a perfect little adventure for people of all ages. With narrow paths and cave crossings, the trail is …

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2.10 km

Hering's Cave

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The cave is a collapse cave with two entrances. The short course overcomes a height difference of a few meters in easy climbing. Despite the small size, it is initially …

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2.12 km

Teufelsschlüchte (Devil's Gorges)

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It is quite a narrow valley. In between, duck walking is necessary under small rock gates. Especially with a backpack, it is easier to walk on the ascent.

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2.40 km

Stairs and Ladders in Teufelsgrund Gorge

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The Teufelsgrund (Devil's Ground) is a gorge in Saxon Switzerland, or rather the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, located in the municipality of Lohmen, north of the town of Wehlen. It is …

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4.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.40 km

1.07 km

998 m

668 m

170 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

1.08 km

982 m

713 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

21°C

12°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Descent to Teufelsschlüchte – Hering's Cave loop from Stadt Wehlen

View of Lilienstein

Saxon Switzerland National Park

Descent to Teufelsschlüchte

Hering's Cave

Teufelsschlüchte (Devil's Gorges)

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