--- title: "Devil's Church" url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000494/devil-s-church.html" description: Welcome to the Teufelskirche in Neustift im Mühlkreis. date: 2025-04-23 modified: 2025-11-13 --- # Devil's Church Devil's Church ================ Neustift im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207515/9FF0186E075057747EDAFAFAF1AD14484C27EA025F23BEF54BDBFCCA24D19E7F/teufelskirche.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207516/9C025147C8DDEE25E6DBC25CBD3D6C5359533B62300AF2DE930C346D94D0114F/teufelskirche.jpg) Open copyright © TV Neustift Close copyright [ ![Devil's Church in Neustift im Mühlkreis: An abrupt, rocky stone juts out in the middle of a dense forest. Its surface is overgrown with moss and lichen. The view sweeps across a wide, green landscape with trees and hills in the distance. The scene conveys a natural, peaceful atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207515/9FF0186E075057747EDAFAFAF1AD14484C27EA025F23BEF54BDBFCCA24D19E7F/teufelskirche.jpg "© TV Neustift") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207515/9FF0186E075057747EDAFAFAF1AD14484C27EA025F23BEF54BDBFCCA24D19E7F/teufelskirche.jpg) Open copyright © TV Neustift Close copyright [ ![Devil's Church in Neustift im Mühlkreis: A rocky outcrop juts out of a densely wooded mountain forest. Thick, mossy trees frame the rock formations, whose structures and colour nuances form an interesting contrast to the green surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207516/9C025147C8DDEE25E6DBC25CBD3D6C5359533B62300AF2DE930C346D94D0114F/teufelskirche.jpg "© TV Neustift") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207516/9C025147C8DDEE25E6DBC25CBD3D6C5359533B62300AF2DE930C346D94D0114F/teufelskirche.jpg) 1. 2. Dorf 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dorf%2C%204143%20Neustift%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dorf%2C%204143%20Neustift%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.490216990686292&lon=13.763305663887886&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Welcome to the Teufelskirche in Neustift im Mühlkreis. The Devil's Church is a rock tower where, according to legend, the devil is said to have held a mass in times past. **Schwärzerfelsen and the Devil’s Church (Legend):** Near Riedl in Bavaria, there once lived three incredibly strong and daring smugglers. Night after night, they crept through the rocky Ranna Gorge toward Austria with sacks bulging with tobacco or flour. On the Wildersteig trail, they trudged up the slopes to the Schwärzerfelsen. They hid their contraband in its cave. Here, merchants and other buyers came to pick up the cheap Bavarian goods. Because the three smugglers were on the move night after night, they always slept during the day. They did the same on Sundays. For years, they were therefore unable to attend Sunday services. They would sometimes stand atop the **[Penzenstein](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/401861/donaublick-penzenstein.html)**, while down in Engelhartszell the solemn tolling of the bells carried a reverent atmosphere out into the Danube Valley. That would make their hearts ache a little. But when they thought of the long journey to church, all desire to attend services vanished. One crystal-clear Sunday morning, the three of them trudged back home to Riedl. Their path took them west of **[the Rannariedler Galgen](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/402391/galgen.html)**, past a rocky tower. As they walked by, unsuspecting, organ music rang out from within. Curious, they stopped, stepped closer, and spotted the Devil in a crevice in the rock. He walked toward them amiably and invited them to his Mass. But the bear-strong men were suddenly seized with fear, crossed themselves, and rushed home, panting. The three daring brothers reflected on their actions, attended church every Sunday, and gave up their mischief. The rock near the Rannariedl gallows The Devil’s Church is located near the **[Burgherrenweg](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008044/burgherrenweg.html)** or the **[Donausteig](https://www.donauregion.at/wandern-am-donausteig.html)**. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Devil's Church** Dorf 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis Phone [ +43 7284 8155 ](tel:+4372848155) Fax machine +43 7284 8155 - 14 E-Mail [info@urlaub-neustift.at](#mailto) Web [www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/Teufel…](https://www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/Teufelskirche "New window") Web [www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/](https://www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/Teufelskirche https://www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - always open (24/7) - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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