Teufelstisch, Natural rock formation in Igensdorf, Germany.
Teufelstisch is a natural rock formation consisting of a large flat stone balanced on a narrower base, creating a distinctive table-like shape. It stands in the Franconian Switzerland region and is set within a hiking landscape of forests and other rock outcrops.
The rock's name comes from a legend in which a monk of the nearby Weißenohe monastery saw fire and sulphur on the Eberhardsberg. Reaching the top, he found the devil sitting on the table-like stone and had to gamble with him for his life. The formation is recorded as a natural monument, ND-04516.
The name Teufelstisch comes from a legend: a monk of the nearby Weißenohe monastery saw fire and sulphur on the Eberhardsberg, climbed up, found the devil sitting on the rock and had to gamble with him for his life. The story explains the mushroom-shaped boulder's name.
The site is accessible via marked hiking trails that start from Igensdorf and are relatively easy to follow. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as the paths are natural and can be uneven, especially after wet weather.
The rock is listed as a natural monument under the number ND-04516. In seasons without foliage, the top of the Eberhardsberg opens a view toward Weißenohe and Eckental, a detail many hikers miss while focusing on the stone itself.
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