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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Harra

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Harra

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Harra

02:13

32.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 29.6 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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

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7.39 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

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

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7.55 km

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Highlight • Gorge

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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7.93 km

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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9.84 km

Marxgün - Naila Froschgrün cycle path

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The cycle path between Marxgün and Naila Froschgrün is a beautiful section with a good road surface. You roll along the Selbitz and the railway line on an almost flat stretch.

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16.0 km

Rothleiten

Forest

27.6 km

Bridge of Unity

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The Saale bridge at the Blankenberg paper factory, built in the 19th century for city traffic and the rail operation of the factory railway, was destroyed by the German Wehrmacht …

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29.6 km

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

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The Rennsteig cycle route follows the Rennsteig courier and trade route, which has existed since the Middle Ages, for 195 km. The long-distance cycle path is mostly carefully graveled, sometimes …

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29.6 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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32.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

5.99 km

4.73 km

3.42 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

4.27 km

2.05 km

612 m

275 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Harra

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Höllental along the Selbitz

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Höllensprudel Spring House

Marxgün - Naila Froschgrün cycle path

Bridge of Unity

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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