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The Top 20 Gorges in the Franconian Forest

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Franconian Forest. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Franconian Forest.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Steinachklamm

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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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Rock Path Höllental

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A beautiful and very varied hiking trail.
A good alternative to the valley path.

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Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

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Very easy to reach and a great nature experience.
There are many beautiful forest routes to Lichtenberg, Kemlas, Issigau, Bad Steben.
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Höllental Gorge (Frankenwald)

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The route through the Höllental is not very long, but the scenery is great.

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Rock Formations in Höllental

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Again and again you pass various rock formations that are worth seeing.

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Rehbachtal

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The Rehbachtal with its two brooks, the Big and the Little Rehbach, leads the hiker mostly on natural paths over sticks, stones and roots. This is also where the “Mühlenweg” …

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Höllental Along the Selbitz

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A wild, romantic valley to explore on foot or by bike.

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Kremnitztal Trail

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Idyllic spacious meadow ground. The Kremnitz runs meandering criss-cross across the valley and must be crossed every few hundred meters, following the agricultural paths. Absolutely quiet, unwooded valley with no paved road.

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Steinach Gorge

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One of the most impressive natural monuments in the district of Kulmbach is the wild and romantic Steinachklamm. A locking bar made of hard, silica-rich quartz once prevented the water …

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Koser Valley in Frankenwald Nature Park

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Nice to drive shady section of forest along the Koserbach.

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Franconian Forest

Steinachklamm

Rock Path Höllental

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Höllental Gorge (Frankenwald)

Rock Formations in Höllental

Rehbachtal

Höllental Along the Selbitz

Kremnitztal Trail

Steinach Gorge

Koser Valley in Frankenwald Nature Park

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