Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge – Frankenwarte Observation Tower loop from Schauenstein

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Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge – Frankenwarte Observation Tower loop from Schauenstein

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Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge – Frankenwarte Observation Tower loop from Schauenstein

02:39

41.9km

440m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.45 km

Selbitz Valley Wooden Bridge

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

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3.98 km

Water playground by the river in Naturpark Frankenwald

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So many wet children - water has always been fascinating

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7.10 km

Naila Viaduct

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Beautiful bike path, nice view😎

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8.94 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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19.9 km

Frankenwarte Observation Tower

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The Frankenwarte (Frankenwarte) stands atop the 679-meter-high Hirschhügel (Hirschhügel). The eight-and-a-half-meter-high, round stone tower offers a panoramic view to the northeast, to the edge of the Höllental valley, to Lichtenberg …

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20.8 km

View of the Franconian Forest

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On the way to the Frankenwarte, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent panorama between Steinbach (near Geroldsgrün) and Hirschberglein. A wonderful view to the east over part of the Franconian Forest!

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25.1 km

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

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

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31.6 km

Selbitz Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

10.5 km

5.93 km

4.84 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

35.2 km

3.49 km

1.61 km

797 m

515 m

422 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

6°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 9, 2024,Runde über Bad Steben und Hirschberglein

In Bad Steben we visited the spa park festival and in Hirschberglein the Browa dairy farm had an open day. So today was a nice little bike ride with guaranteed refreshments.

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