Duivelsberg (Devil's Hill) – Devil's Mountain (Duivelsberg) loop from Berg en Dal
Duivelsberg (Devil's Hill) – Devil's Mountain (Duivelsberg) loop from Berg en Dal
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Duivelsberg (Devil's Hill) – Devil's Mountain (Duivelsberg) loop from Berg en Dal
01:22
11.1km
180m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.25 km
Filosofenbrug (Philosophers' Bridge)
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3.03 km
Duivelsberg (Devil's Hill)
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4.40 km
Devil's Mountain (Duivelsberg)
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4.46 km
Motte Mergelp on the Duivelsberg
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There are many stories about the history of De Duivelsberg. For example, in the 11th century it was the strategic location of a motte (wooden) castle called Mergelp. From the first motte on the edge of De Duivelsberg it was easy to keep an eye on the surroundings.
In addition, the hill has a sacred meaning for many and is still used for ceremonies. There are also stories that women who were accused of being witches, were drowned and bandaged in this place.
This area originally belonged to Germany and was called Wylerberg or Teufelsberg, but was annexed after the Second World War. Unlike the other areas, the Duivelsberg was not returned, but it is still Dutch land property.
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5.04 km
Border Crossing Between the Netherlands and Germany
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5.39 km
Witches' Dance
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The Witches' Dance derives its name from the clouds of mist that rise from the water on cold nights. Everything indicates that it is a mud pit.
On the sign in front of the Witches' Dance, there is a poem that I have tried to translate:
Murder on the Duivelsberg
A youth of 18 years,
Let his love be known to a girl,
but when he robbed her of her honor,
left her sitting there with a sigh.
In the morning he came to enlighten her,
saw the tears of grief moistening her,
she told him that he saw what he was doing to her. What I wear is your own flesh and blood
He immediately took her outside to roam,
into the green forest where the birds whistle,
and brought her to a quiet area.
sweetly he said, her resting place is here
He grabbed her at the same time, by the water,
and gave her seven stabs with his knife.
She fell to the ground, fell at his feet now,
cried Oh, God sees what love can do
See how the murderer comes crawling there,
after he stabbed his girl with the knife,
he shall suffer the same fate.
there on the scaffold his life shall end
anonymous, attempted translation by Markus Dederichs
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7.93 km
Dirt Road Through the Countryside
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10.2 km
Zevenheuvelenweg
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11.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.08 km
3.28 km
533 m
116 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.14 km
2.77 km
1.03 km
731 m
384 m
< 100 m
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