Siemau Witch’s Cottage – The Devil at the Wayside Cross loop from Birkach am Forst

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Siemau Witch’s Cottage – The Devil at the Wayside Cross loop from Birkach am Forst

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Siemau Witch’s Cottage – The Devil at the Wayside Cross loop from Birkach am Forst

02:32

9.49km

110m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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529 m

Obersiemauer Forge on the Sagenweg

Highlight • Structure

Nice stop with a rest stop on the Siemauer Sagenweg. Well done.

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1.54 km

Pest Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A station on the Siem Reaper Trail

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5.38 km

The Siemian legend trail is really recommended. Lots of beautifully designed stations, including the witch's house of the witch Hährle. Designed with a lot of love. Hopefully it will stay this well preserved for a long time to come.

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7.51 km

The Golden Horseshoe

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a stop on the Siemauer Legend Trail. The information panel explains the legend. It's interesting and worth reading.

You can find it here:
untersiemau.de/freizeit-kultur/siemauer-sagenwelten/schatzsucherweg/das-gueldene-hufeisen

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7.83 km

The Devil at the Wayside Cross

Highlight • Monument

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The devil on the crossroads Just below the "Hohwart", the military road crosses a wide forest path that leads from the village of Obersiemau into the forests on the …

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9.44 km

Brewery Inn Eller Birkach am Forst

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The family has been brewing in the Eller brewery in Birkach am Forst since 1822 or four generations and produces real classics. Due to a particularly long storage time, these …

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9.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

2.27 km

544 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.53 km

2.03 km

1.49 km

312 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Siemauer Sagenweg 😊

The Siemau Legend Trail is truly worth the effort! Beautiful paths, stunning views, and many (true?) stories make the walk a truly memorable experience! 👍😊

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