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Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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Harz Mountains

Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

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Großvaterfelsen – Cliff path to the Devil's Wall loop from Blankenburg (Harz)

02:11

7.25km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 925 m for 703 m

After 2.01 km for 58 m

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724 m

Großvaterfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Grandfather Rock is part of the Devil's Wall. Some strength is required to climb it. But the effort is rewarded. From the top you have a magnificent view of Blankenburg. A few meters further you will find the grandmother rock and the Löbbecke rock. The area is a climbing paradise for children!

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1.05 km

Stone steps on the Teufelsmauer Ridge Trail

Highlight • Trail

You'll have this fun when you hike the Teufelsmauerkammweg trail above. Have fun :-)

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1.34 km

Devil's Chair (Teufelssessel)

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's best to start in the dark so you can enjoy the sunrise 🌄

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1.36 km

Turnerfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Where the name comes from is probably obvious. 😀

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2.48 km

Fox Den (Devil's Wall)

Highlight • Cave

"The" Fuchsbau "is an artificial, accessible, cellar-like cavity in the area of the Teufelsmauer. It is located directly on the roadside east of the thunderstorm grotto. The small cave was created in 1934 as a so-called "emergency work" by the unemployed as a hiking destination. In bad weather, hikers can use the burrow as a shelter.
You get into the burrow through a narrow entrance. A spiral staircase leads into the depths, where a narrow corridor connects. The cave offers space for several people inside. There is a bench with a panoramic window opposite, which allows a less spectacular view of the forest.

The name for the artificial cavity was borrowed from the hunter's language. The name refers to the construction of the red foxes with access tunnel (tube) and living space (boiler). Only the escape tubes common with wild animals are missing in the man-made "burrow". The red fox burrows do not have such a beautiful window in the living room ”👹🤠

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2.55 km

Cliff path to the Devil's Wall

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A beautiful path over hill and dale. Rock crevices and pine trees, narrow paths and beautiful views line this path. It connects the Hamburg coat of arms with the Teufelsmauer slope path and requires sure-footedness. I can only recommend to everyone.

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