Viertelstein Rock Formation near Mistelbach – Sattlerstein Geotope loop from Hummeltal

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Viertelstein Rock Formation near Mistelbach – Sattlerstein Geotope loop from Hummeltal

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Viertelstein Rock Formation near Mistelbach – Sattlerstein Geotope loop from Hummeltal

02:11

8.16km

90m

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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

866 m

Mistelbach Stream

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The Mistel is a nearly 14-kilometer-long, left and western tributary of the Red Main in Upper Franconia. It is called “Mistelbach” in Bayreuth.

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1.46 km

Poppenmühle

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The Biber family does a great job

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2.46 km

Viertelstein Rock Formation near Mistelbach

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The Viertelstein near Mistelbach is a free-standing sandstone rock, which the locals also call the Devil's Rock. The striking, isolated rock shows beautifully the so-called honeycomb weathering on its surface. …

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3.26 km

Small weir

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Minukaskste

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3.41 km

Sattlerstein Geotope

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3.50 km

The Face (Carved Stone Face) in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Faces worked out plastically on several rocks. Have fun searching!

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4.54 km

View of Sophienberg

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6.57 km

Panoramic view from Sophienberg to Mistelbach

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8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

2.54 km

1.49 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

1.35 km

1.15 km

1.09 km

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

4°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2024,Geseeser Rundweg 1 - Mühlenweg

This is a little gem among the Franconian valley hikes. The path was blocked for a long time by the owners of the Thalmühle, but an agreement was finally reached, fortunately.

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March 12, 2023,Gesees Rundwanderweg 1: Funkenbachtal.Mistelbachtal.Mühlenweg

Circular hiking trail no. 1 Gesees: Beautiful hiking trail through the Funkenbachtal, Mistelbachtal, past mills and many natural monuments. Again and again informative display boards for explanation.

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