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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.

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.

At this idyllic weir, water is dammed for the power plant in the Höllental Valley. Below the weir, you can dip your feet into the water and refresh yourself.

The Rennsteig Trail ends at this bridge—the border between Thuringia and Bavaria. Here, the pebbles collected from the Werra in Hörschel are transferred to the Selbitz River.

Anton Wiede, the owner of the Rosenthal paper mill in Blankenstein, had this tower built in 1903. His factory was celebrating its 20th anniversary at the time. From the top, you have a beautiful view of Blankenstein and the Franconian Forest.

The Selbitzplatz in Blankenstein is an important hiking base and is often referred to as the "hub of hiking." Several well-known long-distance hiking trails converge here, including the Rennsteig, the Kammweg, the Frankenweg, and the Franconian Mountain Trail. A special highlight at the Selbitzplatz is the Rennsteigschuh (Rennsteig Shoe) – an oversized sculpture in the shape of a hiking boot with an integrated slide. This unique play structure was specially developed for the Rennsteig and offers young hikers a great opportunity to climb and play.

The end or beginning of the Rennsteig

The green ribbon bridge was built in 2009, financed by EU funds and the former municipality of Pottiga & the municipality of Berg The ceremonial inauguration took place on November 8, 2009, almost exactly 20 years after the border was opened, in the presence of many visitors and guests of honor It leads to the Blumenaumühle and the hiking trails on the Franconian side. Source and further information www.pottiga.de/sehenswertes.php5