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Papensteine Rock Formation – West Tower (Devil's Wall) loop from Thale

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Papensteine Rock Formation – West Tower (Devil's Wall) loop from Thale

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Papensteine Rock Formation – West Tower (Devil's Wall) loop from Thale

02:03

7.79km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Teufelsmauer und Bode nordöstlich Thale

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2.27 km

Papensteine Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great rocks 🪨 great view very interesting for young and old

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3.34 km

View of the Mittelsteine

Highlight • Natural Monument

These imposing rocks 🪨 are directly on the "mountain crest" and the hiking trail leads directly past them.

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3.92 km

West Tower (Devil's Wall)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formation that is climbed by a staircase next to the tower!

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3.94 km

View over Weddersleben and the Teufelsmauer rock formations

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From here, you have a beautiful view of Weddersleben and the opposite Mittelsteine of the Teufelsteig trail. A well-maintained staircase leads up or down. On the slope, you can observe sheep and goats grazing.

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3.98 km

Devil's Wall Window

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful view of the landscape

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4.07 km

Königstein (Devil's Wall)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be sure to visit! Bizarre sandstone formation formed 85 million years ago. From the car park, a comfortable sandy path with steps leads to a viewing platform from which you …

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4.09 km

Teufelsmauer (Weddersleben) rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful view of the rock.

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4.87 km

Trail along the Bode River

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Very nice section of the path to Thale. Idyllically located and here with views of the Teufelsmauer and some accesses to the Bode.

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7.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

1.94 km

1.04 km

195 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

2.05 km

1.54 km

955 m

165 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Papensteine Rock Formation – West Tower (Devil's Wall) loop from Thale

Papensteine Rock Formation

View of the Mittelsteine

West Tower (Devil's Wall)

View over Weddersleben and the Teufelsmauer rock formations

Devil's Wall Window

Königstein (Devil's Wall)

Teufelsmauer (Weddersleben) rock formation

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