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Veitenstein Rock Formation – View from Veitenstein loop from Rudendorf

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Lower Franconia

Veitenstein Rock Formation – View from Veitenstein loop from Rudendorf

Easy

4.7

(15)

40

hikers

Veitenstein Rock Formation – View from Veitenstein loop from Rudendorf

01:59

6.98km

150m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.18 km

Waldkiste Hassberge

Highlight • Rest Area

beverage crate

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2

2.53 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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3

2.56 km

Veitenstein Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great view in the Steigerwald and the Zabelstein!

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4

2.57 km

Veitenstein information board

Highlight • Rest Area

5

2.62 km

View from Veitenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

3.69 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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7

5.71 km

Wooden bridge over the Lauter

Highlight • Bridge

Idyllic wooden bridge over the Lauter stream.

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8

5.78 km

Veitenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Between the road "Im Lautergrund" and the stream "Lauter" you will find this beautiful narrow path, which also leads past the Quergelstein with a rest bench.

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B

6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.65 km

797 m

347 m

107 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.60 km

1.40 km

1.03 km

900 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

16°C

6°C

85 %

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