Veitenstein Rock Formation – Querkel Cave at Veitenstein loop from Ebelsbach (VGem)

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Veitenstein Rock Formation – Querkel Cave at Veitenstein loop from Ebelsbach (VGem)

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Veitenstein Rock Formation – Querkel Cave at Veitenstein loop from Ebelsbach (VGem)

01:24

4.74km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

St. Aegidius Church, Lussberg

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The church in Lußberg is dedicated to Saint Giles.

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301 m

Crucifix and rest area in Lautergrund

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Rest area in Lautergrund at the junction to the Veitsberg.

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2.04 km

Jungfernkreuz

Highlight • Monument

The intersection bears the field name Jungfernkreuz. There is a saga about this. She reports that a knight murdered a girl at this point and has since been called the Virgin Cross.

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3.11 km

Veitenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view in the Steigerwald and the Zabelstein!

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3.15 km

Querkel Cave at Veitenstein

Highlight • Cave

The mysterious Querkel cave on the Veitenstein can be visited by appointment. In August, there is always a "day of the open Veitensteinhöhle".
More at hassbergverein-veitenstein.de.tl.

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3.21 km

Hiking Car Park with Cellar Entrances

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A signposted hiking car park with information board and opposite there are several locked entrances to underground cellars.

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4.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.10 km

422 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.40 km

630 m

556 m

426 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

13°C

0°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 7, 2022,Querkelhöhle am Veitenstein – Veitenstein Runde von Lußberg

I took the steep ascent at Lußberg, which was really steep, you definitely need sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness for the steep ascent, but you will be rewarded with a great view of the Veitenstein when the weather is nice, unfortunately I couldn’t visit the cave below since I didn't have a headlamp with me and I …

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