Teufelstein

Teufelstein is a mountain summit in the Rhön region near Fulda, distinguished by unusual hexagonal columns of phonolite visible at its peak. The rock formations stand out prominently from the surrounding landscape and create a distinctive silhouette.

The mountain displays traces of very ancient settlement with carved sun wheels and runes indicating Celtic and Roman activity in the area. These markings suggest the location was known and visited since antiquity.

The name comes from a local legend about a resident who won a contest against the devil, and the mountain was named after this tale. Visitors often see the rock formations as a natural sculpture that marks a special place in the landscape.

The summit is reachable via hiking trails from the parking area along Federal Road 458 through the Hessian Rhön Nature Park. Sturdy footwear and plenty of water are advisable since the route crosses rocky terrain.

The hexagonal basalt columns formed from volcanic activity millions of years ago and are among the few examples of this kind in Germany. Many hikers overlook that the summit sits exactly at a water divide between two river systems, making it a geographically significant point.

Location: Fulda

Elevation above the sea: 729.4 m

GPS coordinates: 50.51872,9.89339

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:05