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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Lichtenberg

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Lichtenberg

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Lichtenberg

01:34

22.5km

330m

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: March 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.0 km for 17 m

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3.34 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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7.27 km

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice state bath with many sights. Great spa park, nice cafes and restaurants.

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11.0 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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11.2 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

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

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11.3 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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15.9 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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16.0 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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18.0 km

Bridge of Unity

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The Saale bridge at the Blankenberg paper factory, built in the 19th century for city traffic and the rail operation of the factory railway, was destroyed by the German Wehrmacht …

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

7.74 km

5.21 km

1.01 km

360 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.70 km

3.15 km

2.05 km

242 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

23°C

11°C

88 %

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Lichtenberg

Höllensprudel Spring House

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Höllental along the Selbitz

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

Bridge of Unity

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