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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)

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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: June 17, 2026

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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

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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)

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

St. Aegidius Church, Lussberg

Crucifix and rest area in Lautergrund

Jungfernkreuz

Veitenstein information board

Veitenstein Rock Formation

Querkel Cave at Veitenstein

Ascent to Veitenstein

Hiking Car Park with Cellar Entrances

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