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Witches' Rock, Nördlingen – Witch's Rock on Marienhöhe loop from Nördlingen

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Witches' Rock, Nördlingen – Witch's Rock on Marienhöhe loop from Nördlingen

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Witches' Rock, Nördlingen – Witch's Rock on Marienhöhe loop from Nördlingen

01:12

4.51km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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1.31 km

Joas Rest

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Here stands a monument in honor of Friedrich Joas. In 1902, he donated a generous plot of land for the expansion of Marienhöhe Park. The monument was erected in 1904.

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1.35 km

Marienhöhe

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Before the 19th century, the gallows of the free imperial city of Nördlingen stood on this hill. From 1834 the height was transformed into a local recreation area. Maximilian of …

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1.44 km

Wooden Teepee Shelter

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A beautiful wooden tepee next to the playground

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1.58 km

Joasweg Memorial Stone

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A stone with a plaque points the way

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1.69 km

View of Nördlingen from Marienhöhe

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Here from the Marienhöhe you have a beautiful view of Nördlingen!

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2.28 km

Witches' Rock, Nördlingen

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The Hexenfelsen, a natural monument, is located on the only hill around Nördlingen

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2.35 km

Witch's Rock on Marienhöhe

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A beautiful hiking trail on the Marienhöhe with plenty of seating and beautiful views.

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3.19 km

View of the Ipf

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very, very nice view, can only be recommended
and should definitely be enjoyed

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4.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.35 km

697 m

222 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.41 km

489 m

226 m

139 m

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Thursday 2 July

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February 15, 2022,Nördlingen - kleine Runde zum "Hexenberg"

Today we had another appointment in Nördlingen and still some time. We spent the time with a small break filler round to the "Hexenfelsen" on the Marienhöhe.
Between 1589 and 1598 a total of 34 women and one man were burned on the rock after witch trials.
Part of the route follows the "Via Romea Germanica". The "Via Romea Germanica" …

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Witches' Rock, Nördlingen – Witch's Rock on Marienhöhe loop from Nördlingen

Joas Rest

Marienhöhe

Wooden Teepee Shelter

Joasweg Memorial Stone

View of Nördlingen from Marienhöhe

Witches' Rock, Nördlingen

Witch's Rock on Marienhöhe

View of the Ipf

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