Best trails near Teufelskanzel
4.4(24 reviews)
Want to check out Teufelskanzel from the trail? Good news: 3 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Teufelskanzel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis is a nice little hike with many highlights in the area. It starts with crossing the Nymphental, which runs along the Kaltenbach. At the Teufelskanzel, the path turns left and leads to the magnificent Elstertalbrücke, an aqueduct from the 19th century. The path then makes a loop through the forest, visits the Julius Mosen Tower and offers beautiful vantage points. Finally it reaches the White Elster and leads back to the Teufelskanzel. There the path leads left back to the starting point.
- 4.2 (7)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried hike from Jocketa. The hiking trail to the Teufelskanzel leads through a hilly low mountain range landscape. The route runs along meadows and forests and offers views of the Pöhl dam. Part of the trail leads through the Elster Valley, past the Elster Valley Bridge. The Teufelskanzel itself is a striking greenstone rock formation near where the Kaltenbach flows into the Weiße Elster. This route is part of the Vogtland Panorama Trail and opens up the Trieb and Elster valleys. The trail...
- Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Vogtland Panorama Weg", Saxony. This is the second stage of the promising Vogtland Panorama Weg, which leads through the Vogtland over a length of around 229 km from the Göltzschtal bridge. The starting point of the second stage of the certified quality trail is Jocketa and the section ends in Zwoschwitz. Cultural attractions and beautiful, picture-perfect landscapes ensure a lot of variety. There are places to stay overnight and...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Teufelskanzel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Teufelskanzel is Nymphental - Elstertalbrücke - Julius-Mosen-Turm, which has a 4.6 star rating from 17 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,151 ft.
What is the longest trail near Teufelskanzel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Teufelskanzel is Nymphental - Elstertalbrücke - Julius-Mosen-Turm. This trail is estimated to be 6.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Teufelskanzel?
Teufelskanzel: With an ascent of 1,194 ft, Devil's Pulpit of Jocketa has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Nymphental - Elstertalbrücke - Julius-Mosen-Turm with 1,151 ft of elevation gain.