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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Wurzbach (Thür)

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Wurzbach (Thür)

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Wurzbach (Thür)

03:28

46.4km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.30 km

Pulvermühle

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful forest path with mountains full of slate.

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2

20.1 km

🚂 Former Lichtenberg Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The station was built between 1897 and 1901 in the course of the extension of the railway line Triptis-Blankenstein by the Höllental more than one kilometer northeast of the city …

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3

20.4 km

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The route through the Höllental is not very long, but the scenery is great.

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4

23.6 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

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

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23.8 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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6

27.5 km

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice state bath with many sights. Great spa park, nice cafes and restaurants.

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34.5 km

Black Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Franconian Muschwitz flows through the Black Pond and
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.

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34.8 km

Fränkische Muschwitz

Nature Reserve

9

37.8 km

Titschendorf Raft Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is currently drained.

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

14.5 km

6.76 km

2.50 km

166 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

14.6 km

6.78 km

787 m

663 m

174 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Wednesday 9 September

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