Attractions in Hof

The "trademark" of the Döbraberg is the bright dome of the radar station of the Bundeswehr. The station, formerly operated by the US Air Force, gives the mountain a distinctive … read more

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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At the castle gate of the former Waldstein Fortress there is an oval boulder with deep holes in it. According to legend, the devil played cards with goblins and ghosts, … read more

At this vantage point you have a good view of the Hirschsprung. The "Hirschsprung" is a steep rock ledge on the right slope of the Hell Valley, below the viewpoint … read more

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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Opposite the Waldsteinhaus, there is a rock wall on which the remains of the Waldstein Fortress can be seen. The fortress is also known as the Red Castle because it … read more

The Untreusee, named after the Untreubach that feeds it, was built between 1976 and 1979 as a leisure and recreational facility. The water depth at the man-made, 300-meter-long dam is about 15 meters.

Beautiful old railway bridge in Höllental

Teufelssteg (new construction after being destroyed by a fallen tree) in Höllental (Höllenthal until 1900) in the Franconian Forest. The Höllental is the section of the Selbitz river valley between … read more

Here you can find a castle ruin and a beer garden with guest house. The summit of the big Waldstein is not accessible by MTB.

After a hike, you can enjoy a good meal here. Delicious food and Radler always goes.

The former Lichtenberg train station now houses the information center for the Franconian Forest Nature Park. The station building is a small single-storey half-timbered building and is a listed building. … read more

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 … read more

Has something of Moby Dick in the snow .... Captain Ahab would be pleased

The historic hydroelectric power station in Höllental got a wood grinding shop going as early as 1888. It has been supplying electricity since 1933. In order to use the hydropower … read more

The Höllental climbing and nature trail is ideal for children. But you should bring some condition. You should also be sure-footed and with sturdy shoes on the way.

The Bearfang is a 17th century building that was used to drive bears and then be held prisoners. The bear catch on the large forest stone in the Fichtelgebirge is … read more

Very easy to reach and a great nature experience.
All around many beautiful forest roads to Lichtenberg, Kemlas, Issigau, Bad Steben.
From the Höllental we continue to Blankenstein, the hub … read more

Above the actual Petersgrat there is a plateau on which there used to be a house - supposedly even with a swimming pool. Built in the post-war period, a woman … read more

Beautiful, well-developed hiking trail with some viewpoints over the Höllental. After the reopening on 12.05.2019 again one of the highlights in Höllental.