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The Top 20 Gorges in the Vogtland

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

to choose from in the Vogtland. 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 Vogtland.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

Triebtal Valley

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The Triebtal nature reserve extends from the dam wall of the Pöhl dam to the mouth of the Elster. An approximately three kilometer long path leads along the babbling shoots, …

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Kobersfelsen

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The footbridge leads around the Kobersfelsen directly on the water. It is really a wonderful hiking trail. If you have time, take a short detour up the Kobersfelsen. From up there you have a great view.

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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.
From the Höllental you continue to Blankenstein, the hub …

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

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

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White Elster Valley

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Great hiking area, new impressions await you after every turn. Highly recommended in every season.

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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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Rothenthaler Alps

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The Rothental Alps are a beautiful, natural hiking area with several vantage points on rocky outcrops.

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Zaufensgraben

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The Zaufensgraben rises about 1,000 m southwest of the Gera-Leumnitz airfield.
The stream flows through Gera in a predominantly southwesterly direction. In the middle section it forms a narrow V-shaped …

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Difficult rocky trail in Höllental

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A beautiful path with many stones and rock formations, it also includes a nature trail. However, the trail should only be used by sure-footed and fit hikers. A sign at …

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Zinsbach Valley

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Very beautiful nature reserve, located between Bad Reiboldsgrün and Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz.

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Vogtland

Triebtal Valley

Kobersfelsen

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

White Elster Valley

Höllental along the Selbitz

Rothenthaler Alps

Zaufensgraben

Difficult rocky trail in Höllental

Zinsbach Valley

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