Teufelstein-Berg
Mountain summit
Description
The Teufelstein mountain and its surroundings are located in the southern Vienna Woods in the market town of Perchtoldsdorf. Its summit is 547 meters high and is located in a fenced-off nature reserve, is forested and inaccessible. It is a northern side peak of the Föhrenberge mountain range to the west of the Parapluieberges. The area is named after the Teufelstein rock, a strikingly shaped rock formation. The two parts of the Teufelstein rock are a practice area for rock climbing.
The area around the Teufelstein is part of Vienna's local recreation area and is popular with families, hikers and cyclists.
Rest at the Teufelsteinhütte
The Teufelsteinhütte on the Parapluieberg in the Vienna Woods is a small, rustic refuge. It is a cozy rest stop and refreshment stop for all visitors to the area.
Opening hours
Mid-March to the end of June; end of August to the beginning of December.
Hike to the Devil's Stone
The Devil's Stone can be reached via several hiking trails. The walking time varies from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the starting point and walking speed.
Access via Perchtoldsdorf: The starting point of the hike is the terminus of the Vienna streetcar line 60 in Rodaun. The trail leads over the Perchtoldsdorfer Heide and then along the forest road, or via several steeper footpaths, past the Franz-Ferdinand-Schutzhaus on the Parapluieberg, to the Teufelstein. There are approx. 300 meters of altitude to conquer over four kilometers.
Teufelstein-Fischerwiese nature reserve
The "Teufelstein-Fischerwiese" nature reserve has existed on the Teufelstein since 1936.
It was originally only 0.98 hectares in size. In 2016, the nature reserve was significantly expanded and now covers an area of around 46 hectares: it now also includes the area of the former Fischerwiese quarry, including the lake that was created there. The nature reserve is also part of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve and the Föhrenberge Nature Park.
Tip
- for naturalists: the area is home to botanical rarities such as the Carpathian rock flower. Emerald lizards, fire salamanders, eagle owls and alpine bats have also found a home in this protected habitat.
- For mountain bikers: The entrance to the mountain bike parapluie route is located near the Teufelsteinhütte.
- for everyone: It is recommended to read the legend of the Teufelstein before the hike.
Location
Vienna Woods
Municipality: Perchtoldsdorf
