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Landkreis Hof
Naila

Höllental along the Selbitz – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Parkeisenbahn

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Naila

Höllental along the Selbitz – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Parkeisenbahn

Hard

4.5

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6

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga loop from Parkeisenbahn

02:02

31.1km

450m

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: August 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.1 km for 53 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.47 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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2

5.62 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

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

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3

6.84 km

Rock Formations in Höllental

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

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7.16 km

Höllental

Nature Reserve

5

7.82 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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8.04 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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7

8.52 km

Höllental Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

8

10.8 km

Feldbahn Blankenberg – Saale Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Where the GDR border guards used to patrol, you can now go hiking or biking.
In the summer months there is probably always a train on this route on the weekend or after it has been announced.

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16.1 km

Skywalk at Wachhügel, Pottiga

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Saale valley. Pavilion with display boards and table sets for a cozy rest. Great place.

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31.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

10.3 km

4.86 km

2.75 km

581 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

6.79 km

6.50 km

5.13 km

883 m

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