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Devil's Pulpit

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Devil's Pulpit

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  • Location: Gschwend, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    January 9, 2022

    Hiking

    Great rock formation with a wonderful path over stairs.
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    June 6, 2020

    Hiking

    The "Teufelskanzel" is located near Gschwend (Rotenhar), Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg
    - natural monument
    - on the "Frickenhofer Höhe" culture and landscape trail
    - Typical layered cave made of layers of sandstone of different hardness
    - with a waterfall step, over which water can fall in heavy rainfall
    - The pulpit-like impression is created by grotto-like cavities and pillar-like supports
    - Myth: because of the shape of the pulpit, the so-called “Anabaptists”, a sect, are said to have met there for meetings and sermons in the 16th century.
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    July 19, 2020

    Hiking

    The Teufelskanzel is worth a short detour, but please with good shoes!
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    Gschwend Natural Swimming Lake – Devil's Pulpit loop from Gschwend

    14.0km

    03:52

    240m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 580 m

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    Location: Gschwend, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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