The Teufelskanzel on the Werra is a legendary lookout point not far from Bad Sooden-Allendorf. A hike to the cliff is worthwhile in every season.
A visit to the lookout point with a short hike to the nearby is a good idea Hanstein Castle connect to.
background
The legend of the devil's pulpit
Once upon a time, many, many years ago, the witches and warlocks as well as the devil met on Walpurgis Night Chunks in the resin. During the festival, the devil gave a speech on a rock in which he boasted of his strength and insulted the witches. After the boast, the witches asked him if he was ready to put his strength to the test. "Of course," he agreed immediately, cockily. "Can you see the rock you're standing on by Hohen Meissner wear it without taking it off "he was asked." No problem, I'll do it with my left hand. "This is how you agreed the bet.
After the festival, the devil shouldered the rock and rose into the air. At first everything went well, but above that Eichsfeld he got weaker and weaker. At the Höheberg on the Werra, nothing worked anymore - although it was only a stone's throw from the Hohen Meissner was. The master of hell landed and paused. After a short time he fell asleep. However, since the witches were suspicious, they sent some observers after the devil. Their distrust was confirmed at the Werra, because there they found the sleeping devil. A witch called to the sleeper: "Well, you lazy, what's going on?" The devil woke up frightened. The witches laughed at him. Embarrassed and caught, he stamped his foot on the ground with his hoof on his foot. Then he disappeared.
The impression of the horseshoe in which the Werra now flows can still be clearly seen from above. When the people learned about the story, they called the rock that remained on the Höheberg "Teufelskanzel".
getting there
By train
Although the train only runs about 2 - 3 km below the lookout point in the Werra valley, there is no stopping point directly in the area of Oberrieden / Lindewerra and Werleshausen.
The next train stations are Neu-Eichenberg and Bad Sooden-Allendorf. From Eichenberg you can go on a day hike to the Teufelskanzel. The route is just about 8 km and always offers beautiful views of the landscape. Here you move completely off the beaten track as far as Bornhagen. On the way you will also pass Hanstein Castle almost directly.
There are no continuous hiking trails from the Eichenberg train station to the Hanstein ruins. Therefore take the hiking map on the right with you. Directions are in the article on Hanstein Castle to find.
In the street
Leave the B 27 (Witzenhausen - Bad Sooden-Allendorf) in the Werra valley near Werleshausen. Drive via Bornhagen to Gerbershausen.
In Gerbershausen follow the signs to the Teufelskanzel to Rothenbach. There is a car parking lot at the edge of the forest. From here you walk about 15 to a maximum of 30 minutes to the Teufelskanzel.
By boat
With the canoe over the Werra. Moor in Lindewerra and climb to the Teufelskanzel.
mobility
The Teufelskanzel is only accessible on foot. From the parking lot near Rothenbach you walk about 15 to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Tourist Attractions
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- Rock cliff - not spectacular but worth seeing
- view - Great view into the Werra valley, which is 300 m lower, and in the direction of Kaufunger Forest and High Meissner. Photo tip: When the rapeseed fields are in bloom, you have a particularly colorful view.
activities
- short walk from the Teufelskanzel to Hanstein Castle.
kitchen
- Forest inn directly on the cliff
trips
- Hanstein ruins - Approx. 3 km on foot along forest paths from the Teufelskanzel.
