VGN Nature Park hike – mining and the devil in the Höllental
VGN Nature Park hike – mining and the devil in the Höllental
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VGN Nature Park hike – mining and the devil in the Höllental
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18.1km
500m
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This hike through the Höllental Valley is ideal for you if you want to experience the rugged side of the Franconian Forest. A landscape shaped by myths and a long history of mining.
Starting directly at Marxgrün train station, you'll quickly leave everyday life behind. Fill up your water bottle…
by VERKEHRSVERBUND GROSSRAUM NÜRNBERG
Last updated: February 7, 2026
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Naturpark Frankenwald
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.06 km
Höllensprudel Spring House
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4.60 km
Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz
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5.14 km
Rock Path Höllental
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A good alternative to the valley path.
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11.0 km
König David Viewpoint
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12.7 km
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen Visitor Mine
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18.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.18 km
3.80 km
2.85 km
1.65 km
1.42 km
259 m
Surfaces
7.32 km
3.71 km
2.64 km
2.16 km
955 m
903 m
467 m
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Elevation
Highest point (610 m)
Lowest point (430 m)
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Tuesday 1 September
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9°C
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Comments
Apropos Aprilscherz: Wo kommt der Begriff und dieser Brauch überhaupt her? Da wollte ich mich doch gleich mal schlau machen.
Es war in einer Zeit, in der Kalender noch nicht für alle gleich waren und sich die Menschen stärker an Gewohnheiten als an festen Regeln orientierten. Die …
🚂From Höllenthal Bhf. through the
*Höllental, along the Selbitz under the
*Hirschsprung past the wild and romantic valley to the Selbitzmühle,
along the Lohbach up to
*Lichtenberg,
on the *castle ruins to the tower *wide all-round view from above,
through picturesque Lichtenberg,
at the height of Bad Steben 🥾
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June 29, 2025
This hike through the Höllental Valley is ideal for you if you want to experience the rugged side of the Franconian Forest. A landscape shaped by myths and a long history of mining.
Starting directly at Marxgrün train station, you'll quickly leave everyday life behind. Fill up your water bottle at the
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