Lake Höllenstein – Höllstein Lake loop from Wanderparkplatz Höllensteinsee

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Lake Höllenstein – Höllstein Lake loop from Wanderparkplatz Höllensteinsee

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Lake Höllenstein – Höllstein Lake loop from Wanderparkplatz Höllensteinsee

02:15

8.09km

140m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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33 m

Lake Höllenstein

Highlight • Lake

Just enjoy the beautiful landscape, whether by bike 🚵🏽‍♀️or hiking 🥾

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101 m

Höllensteinhaus with views over Höllensteinsee

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The newly opened Höllensteinhaus with stunning views of Höllensteinsee.
A very large wraparound terrace on two levels.

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331 m

Very beautiful lake, nestled in a narrow valley. The stairs at the dam are only suitable for pedestrians... Cyclists must take the hiking trail above the inn to the river, then an easy-to-ride path leads to the Blaibacher See.

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451 m

Höllenstein Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The Höllensteinsee is a reservoir in the Bavarian Forest, which was created 1923–1926 for the Höllenstein power plant.

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513 m

View from the Höllenstein Dam

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This is where the Black Rain is dammed. This created the Höllensteinsee. After the damming, it continues into the Blaibacher See, dammed by the dam wall of the Pulling power …

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7.51 km

Lake View at Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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7.58 km

Augsburg Beer Garden at Lake Höllenstein

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Nicely located kiosk with a beer garden and a view of the Höllensteinsee and the hydroelectric power station. Very nice staff and delicious snacks. There are new high-tech pedal boats …

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