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Querkelstein – Luisenstein loop from Ahorn

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Bavaria

Upper Franconia

Querkelstein – Luisenstein loop from Ahorn

Moderate

4.7

(86)

250

hikers

Querkelstein – Luisenstein loop from Ahorn

02:34

9.12km

170m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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614 m

Old Sheep Farm Ahorn

Highlight • Historical Site

The old Ahorn sheep farm is located in the middle of the diverse cultural landscape of the Coburg region. It houses the Coburg region's equipment museum with its newly designed exhibition "The farmer in March. People, animals and their tools".

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4.18 km

Imhofstein — Engraved Rock and Resting Bench

Highlight • Monument

In 1898, the initials "GI" were carved into the Imhof Stone above the bench carved into the rock. They commemorate Gustav von Imhof, who last extensively renovated and expanded Hohenstein …

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4.18 km

Querkelstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.22 km

Luisenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.23 km

Eleonore's Rock

Highlight • Monument

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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4.80 km

Alte Henne Wine Tavern

Highlight • Restaurant

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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4.98 km

Hohenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Today's Hohenstein Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1306 as "Castum Hohenstein in dem Grabfelde", i.e. as a castle. Countess Jutta von Henneberg was listed as the owner. …

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6.18 km

Shaded avenue between fields

Highlight • Trail

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

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

1.83 km

973 m

739 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.79 km

1.70 km

1.18 km

1.11 km

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

21°C

7°C

11 %

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Querkelstein – Luisenstein loop from Ahorn

Old Sheep Farm Ahorn

Imhofstein — Engraved Rock and Resting Bench

Querkelstein

Luisenstein

Eleonore's Rock

Alte Henne Wine Tavern

Hohenstein Castle

Shaded avenue between fields

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