Through the Hellbachgespreng to the Großer Falkenstein
Through the Hellbachgespreng to the Großer Falkenstein
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Through the Hellbachgespreng to the Großer Falkenstein
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15.4km
670m
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On the demanding tour to Großer Falkenstein (1,315 m), the path leads up through the Höllbachgespreng, a wild and romantic landscape with many small waterfalls and original mountain mixed forest. At the Falkenstein summit, a breathtaking view beckons, and just below, a cozy stop at the mountain hut. The descent…
by Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald
Last updated: May 15, 2025
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Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 6.66 km for 13 m
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Bus stop
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2.96 km
View of the Bavarian Forest Mountains
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5.97 km
Höllbach Weir
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Draw strength before the ascent through the Höllbachspreng.
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6.98 km
Höllbachgspreng Waterfalls
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8.69 km
Großer Falkenstein
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11.1 km
Ruckowitzschachten
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12.7 km
Mittelsteighütte Primeval Forest
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15.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
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9.83 km
4.15 km
1.39 km
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8.61 km
3.53 km
1.97 km
777 m
445 m
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Once at the summit, a stop at the Falkenstein Refuge offers the opportunity to replenish energy. The descent to Zwieslerwaldhaus …
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Parked at the parking lot at Zwieslerwaldhaus (free)! From there, via the Heidelbeerweg over the quite challenging Höllbachgspreng to the Großer Falkenstein. After a strengthening break on the terrace of the mountain hut, we went over the Ruckowitzberg and the similarly named Schachten to the Jägersteig in the primeval forest and from …
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You are a great tour guide with your heart in the right place 😀 Respect for packing the two dumplings 😅
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You should be reasonably sure-footed for the ascent on this tour.
But there are also easier sections.
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We went to Lindberg to the Zwieslerwaldhaus🅿️ (the upper 🅿️ is free). There's a fee to go up to the inn unless you're a vacation guest in the region.
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July 1, 2020
On the demanding tour to Großer Falkenstein (1,315 m), the path leads up through the Höllbachgespreng, a wild and romantic landscape with many small waterfalls and original mountain mixed forest. At the Falkenstein summit, a breathtaking view beckons, and just below, a cozy stop at the mountain hut
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July 9, 2020
Do something good for the environment and use public transport to get to your tour: Igelbus stop Zwieslerwaldhaus, Zwieslerwaldhaus parking lot (Falkensteinbus line 7150) Timetables at bahnland-bayern.de
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