Große Teufelsküche

The Große Teufelsküche extends 100 meters in length and width, featuring massive granite blocks positioned along a forest stream at 520 meters elevation

The geological formations in Große Teufelsküche developed through extensive weathering processes over millions of years, creating the distinct granite block arrangements visible 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 hiking trail starts at Rothenbürger Straße parking area and leads through multiple paths, including a valley route and an elevated path to notable rock formations

The granite blocks display feldspar crystals reaching up to 4 centimeters in length, forming part of the certified geotope numbered 377R019

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: March 10, 2025 16:32