Höllental along the Selbitz – View of Hirschsprung Rock loop from Issigau

Höllental along the Selbitz – View of Hirschsprung Rock loop from Issigau

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Höllental along the Selbitz – View of Hirschsprung Rock loop from Issigau

02:17

34.1km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Frankenwald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Highlight • Gorge

The romantic Höllental with the viewpoints König David and Hirschsprung is one of the "hiking and cycling hot spots" in the Franconian Forest. Further sights: Jungfernsteg and Teufelssteg, Höllenthal hydroelectric power station with its 36-meter high water fountain.

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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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28.2 km

Höllental Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

28.7 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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28.9 km

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

Highlight • Bridge

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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29.0 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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29.6 km

Höllental

Nature Reserve

29.9 km

Rock Formations in Höllental

Highlight • Natural Monument

Again and again you pass various rock formations that are worth seeing.

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31.6 km

Issigau - Hölle Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice bike path between Issigau and Hölle with a very good surface and a beautiful view along the way. Only the traffic is a bit annoying.

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34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

5.97 km

5.65 km

5.48 km

256 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

8.05 km

7.65 km

2.06 km

913 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2023,zum Kulmberg am Tag 20

Were 670Hm
Today I treated myself to a day off on my bike trip because I really like the campsite in the castle. When the rain stopped in the afternoon, I got on my bike to see a bit of the region. On the map I discovered that one of the highest mountains is very close by. So the goal …

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