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Saxony
Vogtland

König David Viewpoint – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland

König David Viewpoint – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

Moderate

4.8

(176)

533

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König David Viewpoint – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

02:05

6.73km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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1.56 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

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Beautiful view over the valley and the forests towards Lichtenberg 🤩👍

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1.67 km

König David Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.

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2.05 km

Very idyllic rest area with a great view of the Höllental and the Lichtenberg castle ruins.

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3.16 km

Röhrensteig Trail

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Beautiful, relaxed hiking trail through the Höllental.

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4.23 km

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

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A remarkable wooden bridge over the Selbitz River and a very popular photo subject in the Höllental Valley. According to legend, the Prince of Hell was once seen on the Devil's Bridge.

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4.30 km

A very impressive wooden bridge over the Sebnitz in the Höllental.

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5.41 km

The arched bridge of the Höllentalbahn, which ran between Triptis and Marxgrün, was in use from 1895 to 1945. After that, the railway line leading to Thuringia was discontinued. The Selbitz Viaduct is now a lost place.

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5.92 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

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The Hirschsprung, high above the Höllental, offers a wonderful view of the valley and the surrounding area. It can be reached on foot via various hiking trails.

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6.73 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.73 km

2.21 km

1.09 km

358 m

229 m

106 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

3.13 km

271 m

106 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

18°C

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58 %

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