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River Saale – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

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Germany

Saxony

Vogtland

River Saale – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

Hard

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185

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River Saale – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

04:27

62.8km

660m

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: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.0 km for 53 m

After 28.9 km for 130 m

After 29.0 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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891 m

Weir on the Saale

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The Saale or Saxon Saale, formerly also Thuringian Saale or (less commonly) Vogtlandic Saale, is a river in Bavaria, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. It is an orographically left-wing river and, with …

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6.10 km

View of the Saale Valley

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Between Unterkotzau and Brunnental, the Saxon Saale meanders through a wide valley. In spring, the fresh greenery is impressive.

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8.53 km

River Saale

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Beautiful section of the route along the Saale

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13.7 km

View of the Saale Valley

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On the climb from Joditz to Lamitz, it's worth taking a look at the Saale Valley.

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22.2 km

Schloß Rudolphstein

Castle

29.0 km

Viewpoint

29.8 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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31.9 km

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

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

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35.2 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

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

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35.3 km

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

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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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41.1 km

Froschgrüner Teich

Lake

62.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

18.8 km

11.5 km

9.15 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

12.3 km

8.15 km

5.70 km

776 m

449 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

35°C

22°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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River Saale – Höllental along the Selbitz loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

Weir on the Saale

View of the Saale Valley

River Saale

View of the Saale Valley

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Höllental along the Selbitz

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

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