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View of Hirschsprung Rock – 👹 Höllental (Hell Valley) loop from Rosenthal am Rennsteig

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – 👹 Höllental (Hell Valley) loop from Rosenthal am Rennsteig

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – 👹 Höllental (Hell Valley) loop from Rosenthal am Rennsteig

02:22

21.5km

370m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

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1.39 km

Rennsteig Trail Start at Selbitzplatz

Highlight • Trail

1.48 km

Selbitzplatz and Rennsteig Shoe

Highlight • Rest Area

The Selbitzplatz in Blankenstein is an important hiking base and is often referred to as the "hub of hiking." Several well-known long-distance hiking trails converge here, including the Rennsteig, the Kammweg, the Frankenweg, and the Franconian Mountain Trail.

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1.50 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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3.70 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

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The Hirschsprung, high above the Höllental, offers a wonderful view of the valley and the surrounding area. It can be reached on foot via various hiking trails.

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4.22 km

👹 Höllental (Hell Valley)

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

On the Jungfernsteg and the Teufelssteg (legend has it that the Beelzebub was seen here in person), hikers cross the Selbitz, which flows through the Höllental.
Source and further information
frankenwald-tourismus.de/de/poi/detail/595260c3975aaf0aba5a1fab

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6.23 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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12.4 km

Frankenwaldsee

Highlight • Lake

It is filled with water again, the footbridge is NEW, seating in the form of a grandstand has been created, campsite building is NEW, the area in and around the Frankenwaldsee in Lichtenber is going to be really CLASS 👍👍👍👍👍

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20.0 km

Blankenstein (Saale) Train Station

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Ideally located for arrival or departure

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

5.23 km

2.34 km

1.20 km

991 m

864 m

Surfaces

8.94 km

8.85 km

1.45 km

1.34 km

831 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (410 m)

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

11°C

90 %

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – 👹 Höllental (Hell Valley) loop from Rosenthal am Rennsteig

Rennsteig Trail Start at Selbitzplatz

Selbitzplatz and Rennsteig Shoe

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

View of Hirschsprung Rock

👹 Höllental (Hell Valley)

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Frankenwaldsee

Blankenstein (Saale) Train Station

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