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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

01:18

18.8km

290m

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: May 15, 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 7.56 km for 17 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.46 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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2.84 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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3.00 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

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

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5.06 km

Höllental Hydroelectric Plant and Water Fountain

Highlight • Monument

In 1933, a wood mill was converted into the current hydroelectric power plant. Along the right bank of the Selbitz River, the 1.60-meter-high pipes run 1,855 meters in length, with …

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5.11 km

Höllental Water Fountain and Pavilion

Highlight • Natural Monument

A very beautiful spectacle is the water fountain at the hydroelectric power station, which is always seen on public holidays and on Sundays from spring to autumn. Really worth seeing.

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7.56 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

Highlight • Bridge

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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9.12 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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16.1 km

Bike Path Bad Steben - Lichtenberg

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice to ride bike path between Bad Steben and Lichtenberg, relatively flat and good surface.

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

6.02 km

4.11 km

2.17 km

228 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

6.36 km

195 m

154 m

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Thursday 25 June

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