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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Saaldorf

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Saaldorf

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Saaldorf

03:15

43.0km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.9 km for 2 m

After 32.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

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742 m

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Saale and the reservoir.

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20.7 km

View from Landeshügel over Bad Steben towards Bobengrün

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nice view 🥰

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22.3 km

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

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

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26.2 km

Höllensprudel Spring House

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The Quellenhäuschen stands in the middle of the wild Höllental, which is known for the best water. There are two sources here that were used to produce carbon dioxide until …

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26.6 km

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

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Very easy to reach and a great nature experience.
There are many beautiful forest routes to Lichtenberg, Kemlas, Issigau, Bad Steben.
From the Höllental you continue to Blankenstein, the hub …

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26.8 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

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

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26.9 km

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

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

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32.0 km

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

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The Rennsteig cycle route follows the Rennsteig courier and trade route, which has existed since the Middle Ages, for 195 km. The long-distance cycle path is mostly carefully graveled, sometimes …

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43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

9.74 km

7.79 km

2.24 km

1.76 km

664 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

9.84 km

8.69 km

2.19 km

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 6 June

21°C

9°C

35 %

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest) loop from Saaldorf

Saaldorf Saale Bridge

View from Landeshügel over Bad Steben towards Bobengrün

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

Höllensprudel Spring House

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Höllental along the Selbitz

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Rennsteig Trailhead (Hörschel)

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