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View of Hirschsprung Rock – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

01:55

30.0km

260m

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: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.14 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

A rocky peak high above the valley on which a wooden deer visible from the valley floor is reminiscent of the legend according to which deer that were cornered here tried to save themselves by jumping from the rock.

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2.35 km

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

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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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4.56 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

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

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4.71 km

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Highlight • Gorge

The romantic Höllental with the viewpoints König David and Hirschsprung is one of the "hiking and cycling hot spots" in the Franconian Forest. Further sights: Jungfernsteg and Teufelssteg, Höllenthal hydroelectric power station with its 36-meter high water fountain.

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6.93 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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15.0 km

Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge

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

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19.9 km

Froschgrüner Teich

Lake

24.9 km

Höllensprudel Spring House

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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25.3 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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30.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.40 km

8.34 km

6.10 km

4.36 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

18.7 km

7.36 km

2.00 km

887 m

710 m

291 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

22°C

13°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

View of Hirschsprung Rock

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

Höllental along the Selbitz

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Marxgün - Naila Froschgrün cycle path

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Höllensprudel Spring House

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

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