Back to Teufelskanzel loop from Solnhofen

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Solnhofen

Back to Teufelskanzel loop from Solnhofen

Moderate

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Back to Teufelskanzel loop from Solnhofen

03:03

10.3km

310m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Scenic ascent in the Naturpark Altmühltal

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1.38 km

Back to Teufelskanzel

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2.60 km

Forest trail to the quarries in Naturpark Altmühltal

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There is an inn at the quarry that is open from 11am. After half past twelve it is quieter as the workers have left. A beer to take away is always good.

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4.32 km

View of Mörnsheim and Mörnsheim Castle

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View of the Gailachtal and Mörnsheim nestled between the Kronenwirtsberg castle hill (where we are currently) and the scree slopes

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5.98 km

Rest area at the 'Wacholdergarten' with a view

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There is a nice rest area pretty much at the beginning of the mountain.

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7.89 km

View of the Twelve Apostles near Eßlingen

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A particularly beautiful area for hiking; in every season 🥰 the view is fantastic.

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8.44 km

View of the Zwölf Apostel rock formations

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From a distance, the view of the Twelve Apostles is worth the hike.

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8.94 km

Teufelskanzel viewpoint (view of the Twelve Apostles)

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Viewpoint on the opposite side of the valley from the Twelve Apostles. The devil was able to keep a close eye on the apostles.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

2.32 km

1.58 km

545 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.08 km

1.99 km

729 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

3°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 28, 2023,Unterwegs bei Mörnsheim

Used the visit to my old home for a little hike.

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August 10, 2023,Solnhofen Mörnsheim - Schäfchenweg Teufelskanzel

The start of my little morning tour was the Solnhofen train station with plenty of parking.
In the damp light fog I went straight uphill to the Maxberg, on which I crossed the premises of the Solnhofer Plattenwerk (more precisely: SSG Solnhofen Stone Group).
A well-kept gravel and meadow path then took me steadily downhill to the Kronenwirtsberg (one of …

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