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Querkelstein Rock Formation – Luisenstein loop from Schloss Hohenstein

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Querkelstein Rock Formation – Luisenstein loop from Schloss Hohenstein

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Querkelstein Rock Formation – Luisenstein loop from Schloss Hohenstein

01:52

6.78km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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380 m

Historic Sandstone Quarry in Schloss Hohenstein Park

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The sandstone found here was once mined in the historic quarry in the western part of the landscape park of Hohenstein Castle.

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598 m

Querkelstein Rock Formation

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It was not the Querkel, the legendary dwarves who are said to have lived in this forest, but the people who carved the twelve steps into the stone block to make the climb easier.

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604 m

Luisenstein

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This stone is named after Baroness Luise von Imhof, née von Molke. The "L" crossing the carved date 1850 stands for Luise. It is the oldest date in this rock garden.

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614 m

Eleonore's Rock

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The plaque commemorating Eleonore von Imhof dates from July 29, 1910 - and gave its name to the Eleonore Stone of the Querkelfelsen.

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716 m

Bismarckstein

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"To the Chancellor of the newly resurrected German Empire" was the inscription on the now sadly destroyed bronze relief from 1899 on the Bismarck Stone. The stone laurel wreath that …

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5.45 km

Shaded avenue between fields

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The hiking trail is beautifully lined with a tree-lined avenue, and the canopy of leaves provides plenty of shade.

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6.44 km

Devil's Stone

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Two staircases carved into the stone lead up to the Devil's Stone in the north of Hohenstein Castle's rock garden. They are still well preserved, as are the abutments of …

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6.77 km

Alte Henne Wine Tavern

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The wine bar "Alte Henne" is a restaurant & forest beer garden with its own charm, fresh and regional products, as well as culinary ideas!

It is often the little things that make the big difference.

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6.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

1.25 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

1.58 km

1.47 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Monday 31 August

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Comments

January 6, 2023,Spaltstein – Luisenstein Runde von Ahorn

Photo: 2015 © Ulrich Göpfert

The Querkelfelsen near Hohenstein Castle
In the middle of the mountain on which the beautiful Hohenstein Castle stands today, gold and silver used to be hidden. More than a shock Quarrels, all little men, had driven a tunnel into the mountain and worked day and night to dig up the treasure.

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October 31, 2021,Rundweg Hohenstein

Unfortunately I also took the trip from the old sheep farm to our stop (Schnitzelstube in Triebsdorf). 🙈

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February 9, 2025,Runde bei Ahorn (Coburg) - Schäferei über Schloß Hohenstein

Nice little tour -
Thanks to HINTERINDIEN.DE (Tour No. 73 - slightly modified)

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Querkelstein Rock Formation – Luisenstein loop from Schloss Hohenstein

Historic Sandstone Quarry in Schloss Hohenstein Park

Querkelstein Rock Formation

Luisenstein

Eleonore's Rock

Bismarckstein

Shaded avenue between fields

Devil's Stone

Alte Henne Wine Tavern

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