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

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

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

01:24

12.1km

260m

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Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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2.38 km

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

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

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2.75 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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5.00 km

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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5.22 km

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

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On the Jungfernsteg and the Teufelssteg (here, according to a legend, the Beelzebub has been bodily seen), the hikers cross the Selbitz, which flows through the Höllental.

Source and more information:
frankenwald-tourismus.de/de/poi/detail/595260c3975aaf0aba5a1fab

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6.72 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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7.73 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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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

3.67 km

2.17 km

1.47 km

813 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.86 km

2.69 km

1.89 km

1.23 km

353 m

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Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

König David Viewpoint

View of Hirschsprung Rock

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

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