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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllensprudel Spring House loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllensprudel Spring House loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllensprudel Spring House loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

02:37

40.9km

400m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.52 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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4.68 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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5.06 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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10.1 km

Froschgrüner Teich

Lake

14.4 km

Water playground by the river in Naturpark Frankenwald

Highlight • Rest Area

So many wet children - water has always been fascinating

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18.9 km

Schauenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Schloss Schauenstein is a beautiful, well-kept complex, and various museums have now been established.

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25.8 km

Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge

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The Selbitztal cycle and hiking path takes you through idyllic scenery.

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30.6 km

Marxgün - Naila Froschgrün cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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38.5 km

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

Highlight • Bridge

On the Jungfernsteg and the Teufelssteg (here, according to a legend, the Beelzebub has been bodily seen), the hikers cross the Selbitz, which flows through the Höllental.

Source and more information:
frankenwald-tourismus.de/de/poi/detail/595260c3975aaf0aba5a1fab

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40.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

9.79 km

7.26 km

6.12 km

1.87 km

Surfaces

29.1 km

7.36 km

2.33 km

892 m

828 m

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

8°C

3°C

81 %

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Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) – Höllensprudel Spring House loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Höllensprudel Spring House

Water playground by the river in Naturpark Frankenwald

Schauenstein Castle

Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge

Marxgün - Naila Froschgrün cycle path

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

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