The Top 20 Attractions in the Franconian Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Franconian Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Franconian Forest is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 5, 2025
On the Jungfernsteg and the Teufelssteg (here, according to a legend, the Beelzebub has been bodily seen), the hikers cross the Selbitz, which flows through the Höllental.
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The Prince Luitpold tower, a lookout tower of the Frankenwaldverein e. V., is also called "Eiffel Tower of the Franconian Forest." If you want to climb it, you should not …
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On the Jungfernsteg and the Teufelssteg (legend has it that the Beelzebub was seen here in person), hikers cross the Selbitz, which flows through the Höllental.
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frankenwald-tourismus.de/de/poi/detail/595260c3975aaf0aba5a1fab
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frankenwald-tourismus.de/de/poi/detail/595260c3975aaf0aba5a1fab
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A remarkable wooden bridge over the Selbitz River and a very popular photo subject in the Höllental Valley. According to legend, the Prince of Hell was once seen on the Devil's Bridge.
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Nobody knows where the volcano erupted, bringing the white and greenish-gray quartz keratophyr into the Steinach Gorge. The special climate in the gorge, which is due to the rock, the …
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The arched bridge of the Höllentalbahn, which ran between Triptis and Marxgrün, was in use from 1895 to 1945. After that, the railway line leading to Thuringia was discontinued. The Selbitz Viaduct is now a lost place.
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Beautiful, relaxed hiking trail through the Höllental.
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A beautiful and very varied hiking trail.
A good alternative to the valley path.
A good alternative to the valley path.
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The moated castle is the landmark of Mitwitz and an absolute highlight. A visit to the castle surrounded by water with its many original furnishings from the 16th to 20th centuries is very worthwhile.
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Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.
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