Rebecca Tunnel – Zum Hirschsprung Inn loop from Lichtenberg

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Rebecca Tunnel – Zum Hirschsprung Inn loop from Lichtenberg

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Rebecca Tunnel – Zum Hirschsprung Inn loop from Lichtenberg

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4.83km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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504 m

Rebecca Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The Rebecca Tunnel is a deep tunnel in the Höllental valley. It is one of the region's less significant former ore mines, as only a small amount of copper and iron ore was found here.

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834 m

Shelter and picnic area in Naturpark Frankenwald

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Nice shelter, important when it rains.

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1.58 km

Kanzel

Viewpoint

2.33 km

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

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Very idyllic rest area with a great view of the Höllental and the Lichtenberg castle ruins.

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2.64 km

Haselhügel Trailhead Parking (Naturpark Frankenwald)

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Right next to the Hirschsprung Inn is this free hiking parking lot. There are two seating areas for a break, and from here you can reach the King David lookout point and the Höllental valley.

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2.92 km

Zum Hirschsprung Inn

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This cozy inn is only open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. But the food is freshly cooked, delicious, and reasonably priced.
The beer garden is also a lovely place to sit.

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4.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

1.28 km

209 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.28 km

987 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

17°C

6°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 21, 2025,Höllental am 4. Advent

A perfect day for the fourth Sunday of Advent... so time for a short hike in the Höllental (Hell Valley). The nature trail and the Kanzelweg (Pulpit Path) take you high enough to soak up plenty of sunshine. A detour to the Rebeccastollen mine is always worthwhile... the water trickles gently down there... listening to the silence... perfectly in keeping …

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