Teufelsmauer (Teufelsmauer (Harz))
The Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall) is a rock formation made of hard sandstones of the Upper Cretaceous in the northern part of the Harz Foreland in central Germany. This wall of rock runs from Blankenburg (Harz) via Weddersleben and Rieder to Ballenstedt. The most prominent individual rocks of the Teufelsmauer have their own names. The Teufelsmauer near Weddersleben is also called the Adlersklippen ("Eagle Crags").
Many legends and myths have been woven in order to try to explain the unusual rock formation. It was placed under protection as early as 1833 and, in 1852, by the head of the district authority in order to prevent quarrying of the much sought-after sandstone. The Teufelsmauer near Weddersleben has been protected since 1935 as a nature reserve and is thus one of the oldest nature reserves in Germany.
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The rock wall of the Teufelsmauer. Here the Mittelsteine near Weddersleben
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The Teufelsmauer near Weddersleben
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The Teufelsmauer from a distance
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Close-up of the Mittelsteine
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The Teufelsmauer near Blankenburg
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The Großvater rock north of Blankenburg
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Beautiful area, a “must visit”. Geological important. It is a nice walk and the effort aus off with a beautiful view all around. Enjoy the plants and birds you see
a month ago -
We were a bit late for the sunset (protip: be an hr earlier to the location than the sunset time mentioned to enjoy the view) but still managed to get a few shots.
7 months ago -
Nice and popular rock not too far from Berlin. Stairs and pathways are comfortable, the scenery even reminds of Bavaria.
a month ago -
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Gorgeous. Went early to have the whole place to ourselves. Beautiful sunrise and very cool rock formations.
a year ago -
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Spectacular! Although there is an official parking area, we drove through the village and parked our car directly opposite of the rocks (Königsstein - King‘s Rock) and took a short walk upwards. From a small platform you can enjoy the view onto Weddersleben or continue your walk to the other parts of the Devil‘s Wall.
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