Day trip from Querfurt to Herrmannseck

Short description

22.3 km long circular hiking trail in the Geo-Nature Park Saale-Unstrut-Triasland from Querfurt to Herrmannseck

Description

Following in the footsteps of The Physician, Pope Joan, or other fairy tale films, FilmBurg Querfurt has grown to become the secret star among filming locations. But historically, Querfurt Castle can also hold its own, as it is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved castles on the Romanesque Road, due to its strong fortifications. After extensive construction work in recent years, the castle courtyard shines again in new splendor. A visit to the fortress is worthwhile: the museum with the current film exhibition A Great Trick! and the permanent exhibition on the long history of the castle are open. The nearby Farmers Museum is a must-visit for every family and enthusiast. Here, you can find interesting information about life on a farm in the past, with animals and everything that belonged to it. Check out the events calendar, as there may be something nice to experience on the day of your tour.

Hermannseck is a recreational area with a campground, animal enclosures, and a restaurant offering selected game specialties. At the starting point in front of the castle garden, you need to make a decision: choose the longer route via Lodersleben with its castle and church, and return via the shorter route through Leimbach or vice versa. The path through Lodersleben takes you through the Ziegelrodaer Forest, the largest contiguous oak forest area in central Germany. Along the Leimbach and the Querfurt spruces, you hike through meadows and fields, enjoying a beautiful panoramic view. In summer, you can cool off at the city pool below the film castle or visit the baroque old town and stop by one of the restaurants.

Directions

You start your circular hike at Querfurt Castle and initially follow Brunnenstraße. The hiking trail is marked with the Nordschleife Querfurter Acht trail marker. Follow the symbol of the white box with the green bar. 

Additional information

https://www.outdooractive.com/en/route/hiking-trail/saale-unstrut/day-hike-from-querfurt-to-herrmannseck/801312374/#dmdtab=oax-tab4

Travel information

Public transportation

Accessible by train: stop at Querfurt Bhf and by bus stop at Querfurt ZOB. From there, it is about 1.3 km to Querfurt Castle.

By car

From Berlin or Munich:
Take the A38 motorway to exit No. 20 Querfurt.
Continue on Bundesstraße L 176 towards Querfurt

From Frankfurt am Main or Dresden:
Take the A14 motorway to the Pathenaue interchange.
Switch to the A38 motorway towards Göttingen.
Take the A38 motorway to exit No. 20 Querfurt.
Continue on Bundesstraße L 176 towards Querfurt

Parking information

Free parking available at Burgring parking lot, right near Obsthof Müller (farm shop) - 450 meters on foot to Querfurt Castle