Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

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Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

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Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

01:37

12.1km

370m

Running

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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470 m

Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins Lichtenberg has been wonderfully restored and is always on the first weekend in September venue of the medieval castle festival. This is organized by the castle friends …

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3.04 km

View of Höllental

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A truly enjoyable hike. Some of the trails run close to the slope, so it's not for those with vertigo. But the views are simply fantastic.👍

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3.21 km

Rock Path Höllental

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Beautiful, well-developed hiking trail with some viewpoints over the Höllental. After the reopening on 12.05.2019 again one of the highlights in Höllental.

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4.38 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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5.50 km

Höllental Trailhead Parking

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Free parking! Easily accessible from the highway! Starting point of a great hiking area! 🤩👍

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5.82 km

Höllental Nature Trail

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Over hill and dale – the trail is really fun. Halfway there is a ledge. There you have a great view of the Selbitztal.

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7.38 km

Kanzel

Viewpoint

8.13 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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8.50 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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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

3.42 km

3.33 km

839 m

358 m

145 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

2.22 km

807 m

706 m

599 m

578 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

View of Höllental

Rock Path Höllental

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

Höllental Trailhead Parking

Höllental Nature Trail

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

König David Viewpoint

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