Devil's Table

The Devil's Table is a mushroom rock made of sandstone, balanced on a narrow pedestal and located on the northwest slopes of Bichtenberg at about 320 meters elevation. The larger upper stone volume contrasts sharply with its thin supporting base, creating a distinctive shape.

The formation emerged over millions of years through natural erosion, where softer surrounding materials gradually wore away while the harder sandstone endured. This process created the distinctive mushroom profile visible today.

The name Devil's Table comes from regional folklore, where many rock formations across the Palatinate received names tied to supernatural beings. Visitors can still feel this connection to local storytelling traditions when passing by the formation.

Access to the formation goes via a narrow footpath branching from the main Dahn trail, with about an 80-meter climb to reach the viewing area. The routes are in good condition during dry weather but can become slippery after rain.

From a rest bench positioned above the rock, visitors can look out over the Salzbach meadows and take in the surrounding landscape profile. This viewing position offers a vantage point that sets it apart from other geological sites in the area.

Location: Lemberg

GPS coordinates: 49.16050,7.70448

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06