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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Franconian Forest

Franconian Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Franconian Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

👹 Höllental (Hell Valley)

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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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Steinach Gorge

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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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König David Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.

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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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Bad Steben Spa Park

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The spa gardens in Bad Steben were created to offer both guests and locals a chance to escape from everyday life and enjoy the magnificent floral displays and the splashing …

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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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Höllensprudel Spring House

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The Quellenhäuschen stands in the middle of the wild Höllental, which is known for the best water. There are two sources here that were used to produce carbon dioxide until …

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Langesbühl Observation Tower

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At Langesbühl at 699 meters you have a wonderful all-round view of the Franconian Forest, Fichtel Mountains and Thuringian Forest. You can orientate yourself using the panorama plate.

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Secluded Reginasee

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Unexpectedly, the dense forest opens here and presents you the romantic Lake Regina. The quiet forest lake is under nature protection and here countless insects and water birds live - …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Franconian Forest

👹 Höllental (Hell Valley)

Steinach Gorge

Rock Path Höllental

König David Viewpoint

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Bad Steben Spa Park

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Höllensprudel Spring House

Langesbühl Observation Tower

Secluded Reginasee

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