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Rhineland-Palatinate
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm
Irrel

Teufelspfad Rock Formations – Rock gorge loop from Irrel

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm
Irrel

Teufelspfad Rock Formations – Rock gorge loop from Irrel

Moderate

4.8

(498)

2,055

hikers

Teufelspfad Rock Formations – Rock gorge loop from Irrel

01:34

4.90km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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1

121 m

Irrel Waterfalls Suspension Bridge

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The bridge sways slightly but is still easy to walk on. In the middle, there are benches on each side.

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2

156 m

Suspension Bridge at the Irreler Waterfalls

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The old version of a crossing of the river Prüm at the well-known "Irrel Waterfalls" was a covered (roofed) wooden bridge, which was much more modest than the current construction. …

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3

1.76 km

Teufelspfad Rock Formations

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If you take your time and look at the formation, you can see a lot. Like the monkey head here, for example.

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4

1.77 km

great path through the Teufelsschlucht
partly very narrow and steep, but a great experience

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5

1.94 km

Devil's Gorge

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The entrance doesn't look all that spectacular, and you might think it's definitely somewhere else. But if you descend the stairs and follow the path, you'll be surprised by what …

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6

2.35 km

Simply dreamy, like in a fantasy film.

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7

2.48 km

Rock gorge

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The Ferchweiler Plateau offers an impressive sandstone rock erosion landscape with the well-known Teufelsschlucht, but also numerous other gorges and chasms towards the Prümtal.

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8

3.77 km

Here you can see the foothills of the rocks of the rock path no. 6... In any case, go further, then the really beautiful section begins along numerous pretty rocks

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4.90 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.64 km

1.07 km

821 m

202 m

162 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.10 km

541 m

454 m

192 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Comments

August 13, 2025,Irreler Wasserfälle und ein Stück Teufelsschlucht
Not everything that's called a waterfall is actually one. 😉 The Irrel Waterfalls are just rapids.
I didn't have the energy for the entire Devil's Gorge today. 🥴
So I have a good reason to visit this wonderful hiking area again. 🙂

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The bike had to stay parked for the weekend, so the idea was...where to go?

The Devil's Gorge... I was there several years ago and really wanted to go again.
We left late, but it was worth it, even if the time was far too short. 💞
It's simply fascinating what nature has created. And you always stand with …

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Today is the last hike of my hiking weekend.

The rest of my (Saarland) family arrived yesterday, and after visiting the Dino Park, we all stayed overnight at the Bollendorf Youth Hostel (highly recommended).
... The children enjoy the swinging bridge. I'm actually glad to be back on solid ground.

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March 13, 2024,Teufelsschlucht 😈
Great tour and actually 9.26 km. I have no idea what Komott did there 😂 . But currently muddy and slippery in some places.

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The Devil's Gorge is located on the eastern edge of the Ferschweiler Plateau in the Southern Eifel Nature Park near Irrel.
With its steep cliffs, narrow gorges, and crevices, the bizarre rocky landscape of the Devil's Gorge is a popular destination and a starting point for other hikes in the surrounding area. These include the Irrel Waterfalls, which were largely …

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