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

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

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

01:33

11.3km

350m

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: April 5, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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Start point

Train Station

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1.25 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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2.20 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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6.53 km

König David Viewpoint

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

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6.90 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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8.04 km

Selbitz Trail in Höllental

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Nice but difficult trail.

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8.08 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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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

3.13 km

3.08 km

434 m

302 m

106 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

1.77 km

1.15 km

955 m

808 m

667 m

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Friday 22 May

26°C

10°C

3 %

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

Höllental Nature Trail

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

König David Viewpoint

View of the Höllental and Lichtenberg castle ruins

Selbitz Trail in Höllental

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

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