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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Bamberg
Reckendorf

Querkel Cave at Veitenstein – Veitenstein Rock Formation loop from Reckendorf

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Bamberg
Reckendorf

Querkel Cave at Veitenstein – Veitenstein Rock Formation loop from Reckendorf

Moderate

4.7

(3)

23

hikers

Querkel Cave at Veitenstein – Veitenstein Rock Formation loop from Reckendorf

03:45

13.4km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.84 km

Jewish Cemetery Reckendorf

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting place, you can take a look through the gate.

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2

6.13 km

Lußberg Summit (460 m)

Highlight • Summit

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3

6.51 km

Veitenstein information board

Highlight • Rest Area

4

6.53 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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5

6.56 km

Veitenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view in the Steigerwald and the Zabelstein!

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6

6.69 km

The area with the wooden sculptures is so lovingly designed. There is something to discover everywhere: stones with reliefs, mosses, shells, wooden animals, flowers. Thank you for this wonderful work! Don't miss it!

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11.4 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

12.6 km

Lourdes Chapel Reckendorf

Highlight • Religious Site

9

12.9 km

There is even water ... whether it is drinkable or not ... sorry ... no idea.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

981 m

745 m

485 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.78 km

2.25 km

912 m

251 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Friday 9 October

16°C

6°C

85 %

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