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Lower Franconia

Veitenstein Rock Formation – View from Veitenstein loop from Ebelsbach (VGem)

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Lower Franconia

Veitenstein Rock Formation – View from Veitenstein loop from Ebelsbach (VGem)

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Veitenstein Rock Formation – View from Veitenstein loop from Ebelsbach (VGem)

01:04

3.38km

130m

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: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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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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170 m

Stone Relief Wayside Shrine

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On the massive base, which supports the square column with the round structure, there are two framed reliefs. A shell, which is otherwise found on the Way of St. James, …

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248 m

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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1.18 km

Frog statue in the woods

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A very nice frog figure by the roadside.

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1.56 km

Querkel Cave at Veitenstein

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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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1.59 km

Veitenstein Rock Formation

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Great view in the Steigerwald and the Zabelstein!

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1.60 km

Veitenstein information board

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1.65 km

View from Veitenstein

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Best view ever, with a nice, covered resting place.

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3.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

526 m

361 m

216 m

180 m

Surfaces

1.20 km

1.00 km

577 m

563 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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