Teufelsmauer

The Teufelsmauer (German for "Devil's Wall") is a famous natural rock formation located in the Harz Mountains of central Germany. It stretches across the state of Saxony-Anhalt and is known for its striking, jagged sandstone cliffs and unique geological structure.

Formed over millions of years, the Teufelsmauer was shaped by erosion and tectonic activity. The rock wall is part of the Northern Harz Boundary Fault and is considered one of the oldest rock formations in the region.

The Teufelsmauer is surrounded by legends. One popular myth says the devil tried to claim land from God and built the wall overnight, but failed to complete it before sunrise—hence the name "Devil’s Wall."

Today, it is a protected natural monumen1 and a popular hiking and sightseeing destination, attracting nature lovers, photographers, and tourists alike

The Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall) is a rock formation made of hard sandstones of the Upper Cretaceous in the northern part of the Harz Foreland in central Germany. This wall of rock runs from Blankenburg (Harz) via Weddersleben and Rieder to Ballenstedt. The most prominent individual rocks of the Teufelsmauer have their own names. The Teufelsmauer near Weddersleben is also called the Adlersklippen ("Eagle Crags").

Many legends and myths have been woven in order to try to explain the unusual rock formation. It was placed under protection as early as 1833 and, in 1852, by the head of the district authority in order to prevent quarrying of the much sought-after sandstone. The Teufelsmauer near Weddersleben has been protected since 1935 as a nature reserve and is thus one of the oldest nature reserves in Germany.