Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

13 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Höllbachschwelle

Nice rest area on the water with a toilet nearby.
Draw strength before the ascent through the Höllbachspreng.

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3.34 km

Höllbachgespreng Waterfall

At this point either cross the stream and over the Höllbachgschpreng to Falkenstein or continue to the right around the "outside".

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3.43 km

Höllbach Waterfall

It's a lot of fun to walk over there.

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5.99 km

Windthrow Experience Trail

After hurricane Kyrill caused devastating forest damage in Central Europe in 2007, the national park administration decided not to remove the fallen trees up on the Falkenstein. True to the …

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7.43 km

Ruckowitzschachten

This section through the shafts is an experience, nature and landscape an absolute dream!

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9.12 km

Kleiner Falkenstein Summit

It is very easy to climb over a small rock slab to the small summit area, which is rewarded with a wonderful view. In contrast to the Großer Falkenstein, which …

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9.99 km

St. Francis Chapel on Großer Falkenstein

A quiet place to pause for a moment after the ascent

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10.0 km

Schutzhaus Falkenstein

A worthwhile destination for a stop! Delicious food! Great panoramic window!

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

6.15 km

1.99 km

744 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

4.32 km

3.22 km

1.42 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 October

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Höllbachgespreng Waterfall – Kleiner Falkenstein Summit loop from Spiegelhütte

Höllbachschwelle

Höllbachgespreng Waterfall

Höllbach Waterfall

Windthrow Experience Trail

Ruckowitzschachten

Kleiner Falkenstein Summit

St. Francis Chapel on Großer Falkenstein

Schutzhaus Falkenstein

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