Teufelsmühle

Teufelsmühle is a mountain summit in the northern Black Forest reaching 908.3 meters elevation and marking a natural boundary between Gernsbach and Loffenau municipalities. The terrain features steep slopes and rocky formations that create its distinctive landscape.

An observation tower was built on the mountain in 1910 starting at just 10 meters tall. The structure was extended to 16.2 meters in 1952 to provide improved views over the surrounding landscape.

The name Teufelsmühle comes from local folklore about scattered boulders thought to be leftovers from a mill built by the devil himself. Such legends still shape how people today experience and speak about this mountain.

The mountain has a designated launch site at 850 meters elevation for hang gliders and paragliders with a landing zone 550 meters below. Visitors should know that conditions vary greatly depending on weather and wind patterns throughout the day.

The site contains natural erosion formations called Teufelskammern dating back roughly 200 million years that once served as shelters for visitors. These rocky chambers remain visible today and reveal the geological story of the mountain.

Location: Loffenau

Location: Lautenbach

Elevation above the sea: 908.3 m

GPS coordinates: 48.75389,8.40833

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49