From this bench, you can clearly see why the area around Falkenstein is also called the "Stone Gate to Thuringia" or "Falkenstein Gate." The steep rock faces in the Loquitz Valley are a defining feature of the landscape.

Translated by

•

SvenN

June 16, 2022

Hiking

Simple rest bench near the Falkenstein - in the immediate vicinity of the former inner-German border

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Bench Near Falkenstein

4.7

(24)

hikers

#1.

Lauenstein Castle – Cook's Grave loop from Probstzella

15.6km

04:42

480m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.5

(19)

hikers

#2.

Tonhalle at Haus des Volkes – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

9.95km

02:56

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.9

(8)

hikers

#3.

Villa Falkenstein – Lauenstein Castle loop from Probstzella

16.7km

04:52

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 410 m

Weather

Today

Monday 6 April

12°C

0°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Ludwigsstadt, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Burg Lauenstein

Steinbach an der Haide Village and Community Garden

Haus des Volkes Bauhaus Ensemble

Loquitz Viaduct (Former Railway Line)

Lehesten Slate Quarry Industrial Monument

Katz Teich (Zelle am See)

Schieferhalde am Grünen Band

Old Agent Gate

View of Schallersbruch Slate Quarry

St. Elisabeth Church, Steinbach an der Haide

View of Frankenwald Nature Park

View of the Zopte Valley

Bench Near Falkenstein

#1.

Lauenstein Castle – Cook's Grave loop from Probstzella

#2.

Tonhalle at Haus des Volkes – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

#3.

Villa Falkenstein – Lauenstein Castle loop from Probstzella

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️