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Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Bad Steben

Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Bad Steben

Hard

4.5

(2)

8

riders

Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Bad Steben

01:57

29.9km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

3.56 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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2

3.71 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

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

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3

4.93 km

Rock Formations in Höllental

Highlight • Natural Monument

Again and again you pass various rock formations that are worth seeing.

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5.25 km

Höllental

Nature Reserve

5

6.10 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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6

6.58 km

Höllental Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

7

22.6 km

Black Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Franconian Muschwitz flows through the Black Pond and
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.

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8

26.7 km

Scenic bench on the Panorama Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewing bench on the "Panoramaweg" offers a wonderful view all the way to Thuringia.

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9

26.9 km

Panorama Trail "Beautiful View"

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice section with a wonderful view of the surrounding area.

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B

29.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

10.1 km

3.64 km

1.97 km

164 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

8.09 km

6.63 km

406 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

17°C

4°C

96 %

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