Große Teufelsküche

Große Teufelsküche is a granite rock formation in Tirschenreuth featuring massive stone blocks arranged along a forest stream. The site sits at approximately 520 meters elevation and is surrounded by dense woodland, creating a remote and rugged appearance.

The granite blocks formed through millions of years of weathering that gradually broke down and shaped the exposed stone. This geological process created the distinctive arrangements of rock that define the landscape today.

Local tales connect the name 'Devil's Kitchen' to ancient traditions of black masses conducted within this deeply carved valley of the Oberpfälzer Forest

The site is accessed from the Rothenbürger Straße parking area with multiple hiking trails leading through the valley and over elevated paths around the rock formations. Various routes offer different difficulty levels to suit walkers of different abilities.

The granite blocks contain feldspar crystals reaching up to 4 centimeters in length, giving the rock its distinctive appearance. The site holds official designation as a certified geotope, highlighting its geological importance.

Location: Tirschenreuth

Elevation above the sea: 520 m

Length: 100 m

Width: 100 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=377R019

GPS coordinates: 49.84307,12.30551

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43