To the Devil’s Rocks

We start the circular hike at the St. Emmeram chapel between Riedenburg and Prunn and first hike gently uphill through the quiet Emmertal to the village of Jachenhausen, which lies on the Jura plateau. Here we can stop for a break before continuing our hike to the dragon flyers’ launch ramp. At the ramp we are rewarded with a magnificent view. Afterwards, we follow a beautiful path along the edge of the terrain and pass the striking rock formation known as the Devil’s Rock. Our detour finally ends at the splendid Falkenhorst viewpoint. Returning along the same path to the launch ramp, we then follow the path along the plateau edge in the opposite direction. Fields, beautiful meadows with low pines as well as forest sections characterize the rest of the route. After a while, we reach a radio mast and another viewpoint. From here, the path winds first through attractive dry grasslands and juniper heaths on the slope before descending steeply towards the valley. Finally, we hike