DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsGermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaFranconian Switzerland
Lettenwinkel Rock Carvings
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsGermanyBavariaUpper FranconiaFranconian Switzerland
Lettenwinkel Rock Carvings
Highlight • Monument
Lettenwinkel Rock Carvings
Hiking
4.8
(192)
Cycling
4.8
(21)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
Tips
Neubürg
March 1, 2021
Hiking
The inscriptions in the Rhätsandsteinkante come from Latvian members of the Labor Service Unit of the US Army, who were mainly entrusted with guard duties and who were stationed for exercises in the forest in the post-war years. In addition to the year 1949, there is a chiseled devil's face, the names of the guards and the name of the company, which goes back to a Latvian prince. The name Devil's Hole was also immortalized in the Latvian language (VELNA ALA) in the rock. Three of the Latvians emigrated to America after their time in Labor Service.
Translated by
•
•
Franki
September 16, 2020
Hiking
Be sure to take a little detour. Visit this place of rest here. From here I would hike straight ahead, and NOT back onto the dusty gravel dirt road. Here you come across the Teufelsloch again, and prefer to walk the piece to the right, towards the arched bridge / parking lot. Can't understand that komoot recommends the gravel road as a hiking trail.
Translated by•
•
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 3 more insider tips and takes.
Nearby routes
Best routes near Lettenwinkel Rock Carvings
4.8
(43)
127
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
4.8
(33)
82
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
4.6
(14)
36
hikers
8.09km
02:17
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
Details
Informations
Elevation 410 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Thursday 5 November
10°C
-1°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December