Teufelsrutsch
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Die Teufelsrutsch (devil's slide) is a densely wooded porphyry knoll in Rhenish Hesse, Germany. It is a popular place of excursions with wonderful views over the Wiesbach valley. The name devil's slide is inspired by a local tale, according to which the residents of Wendelsheim (a nearby village) once tricked the devil into sliding down the stony acclivity on his bare bottom. Thereafter he was never seen again.
Close by, the remains of a celtic stronghold have been found. About 65 feet below the viewing platform there is an accessible gallery, called Schinderhannes Cave. This 200 feet deep ancient cinnabar mine was in use from the 14th century until 1790. Ostensibly it was occupied at times by the famous outlaw and thieve Johann Bücker (nicknamed "Schinderhannes") and his comrades.
In 1885 a cabin ("Schweizerhaus") was errected at the top of Teufelsrutsch in order to accommodate the growing number of tourists.
Teufelsrutsch is also an internationally known deposit of amethyst and other minerals.
