Große Teufelsmühle

#1148 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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The Große Teufelsmühle is a natural monument on the Viktorshöhe near Friedrichsbrunn in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. The name means "Great Devil's Mill". It is a tor, a granite rock formation that displays typical spheroidal or "mattress" weathering. The Große Teufelsmühle is a protected monument. Next to it is a checkpoint in the Harzer Wandernadel hiking system. In the vicinity is another rock formation, the Kleine Teufelsmühle. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°41'5"N, 11°4'45"E

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Saxony-AnhaltGermany

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Große Teufelsmühle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bode Gorge, Roßtrappe, Saint Cyriakus, Schurre.

4.6 miNW
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Bode Gorge
119 min walk • Nestled in the Harz Mountains of Germany, the Bode Gorge (Bodetal) is a breathtaking natural wonder that draws visitors from around the globe. This dramatic canyon, carved by the Bode River over millennia, is renowned for its steep rock walls and lush vegetation...
4.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Roßtrappe, Thale
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3.7 miNE
Church
Saint Cyriakus
94 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany, Saint Cyriakus is a testament to the enduring legacy of ecclesiastical architecture and the deep-rooted Christian heritage of the region. This historic church, a cornerstone of the local community, has stood for centuries as a beacon of...
4.5 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Schurre
116 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Germany's countryside, Schurre is a hidden gem for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This serene locale offers a picturesque hiking trail that invites adventurers to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of the German...
3.2 miN
Forts and castles
Stecklenburg
82 min walk • Tucked away in the Harz Mountains of Germany lies the historic ruins of Stecklenburg Castle, a hidden gem that whispers tales of medieval grandeur and the passage of time. This once-mighty fortress, now a picturesque ruin, was originally constructed in the 11th century...
2.9 miN
Forts and castles
Lauenburg Castle
75 min walk • The Lauenburg is a ruined medieval castle in the East Harz in central Germany situated on an elevation southwest of the village of Stecklenberg in Harz district in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in the former German Democratic Republic.
0.7 miSW
Nature, Lake
Bergrat Müller Pond
19 min walk • The Bergrat Müller Pond, named after a former mining director, Müller, in the Harz mountains of central Germany is a storage pond laid out from 1737 to 1738. It has an area of about 1.3 ha and lies in the forested southern part of the borough of Quedlinburg in the county of Harz in Saxony-Anhalt.
1.4 miE
Nature, Lake, Campsite
Bremer Teich, Quedlinburg
36 min walk • The Bremer Teich is an historic reservoir that lies south of the two villages of Bad Suderode and Gernrode in the Harz Mountains of Germany, and is used as a recreation area.
~930 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Viktorshöhe
5 min walk • The Viktorshöhe is a hill, 581.5 metres high, in the Harz mountains of central Germany. It lies on the Ramberg massif within the boundaries of Gernrode, a part of Quedlinburg, and about 3 kilometres northeast of Friedrichsbrunn.
4.2 miNW
Tower
Homburg Watchtower, Thale
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4 miNW
Museum
Walpurgis Hall
103 min walk • The Walpurgis Hall is a hall on the Witches' Dance Floor near Thale in the Harz mountains, Germany, built in the Old Germanic style by Hermann Hendrich and Bernhard Sehring. The hall was opened in 1901 and is a museum today.