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Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

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Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

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Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

02:38

20.2km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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52 m

Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen Visitor Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Completed in 1831, the Friedrich Wilhelm Tunnel was designed by Alexander von Humboldt at the end of the 18th century as an underpass and drainage tunnel. friedrich-wilhelm-stollen.de

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3.79 km

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

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A remarkable wooden bridge over the Selbitz River and a very popular photo subject in the Höllental Valley. According to legend, the Prince of Hell was once seen on the Devil's Bridge.

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5.15 km

Höllental Nature Trail

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Over hill and dale – the trail is really fun. Halfway there is a ledge. There you have a great view of the Selbitztal.

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6.70 km

Kanzel

Viewpoint

7.26 km

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

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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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7.47 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

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The Hirschsprung, high above the Höllental, offers a wonderful view of the valley and the surrounding area. It can be reached on foot via various hiking trails.

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9.72 km

König David Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.

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12.3 km

Wiede Tower

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Anton Wiede, the owner of the Rosenthal paper mill in Blankenstein, had this tower built in 1903. His factory was celebrating its 20th anniversary at the time.
From the top, …

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.64 km

3.50 km

1.02 km

599 m

106 m

Surfaces

8.32 km

7.82 km

1.92 km

906 m

641 m

520 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (430 m)

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Sunday 7 June

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Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen Visitor Mine

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

Höllental Nature Trail

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

View of Hirschsprung Rock

König David Viewpoint

Wiede Tower

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