Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

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Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

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Rock Path Höllental – Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz loop from Lichtenberg

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6.52km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Röhrensteig Trail

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Beautiful, relaxed hiking trail through the Höllental.

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1.95 km

Rocky Outcrop and Forest Path in Naturpark Frankenwald

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At the end of the path is a water tower connected to a pipe. You basically walk around on it. Here's the information board.

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2.38 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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2.52 km

Höllental Hydroelectric Plant and Water Fountain

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In 1933, a wood mill was converted into the current hydroelectric power plant. Along the right bank of the Selbitz River, the 1.60-meter-high pipes run 1,855 meters in length, with …

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2.71 km

Selbitz Viaduct (Höllental Railway)

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The arched bridge of the Höllentalbahn, which ran between Triptis and Marxgrün, was in use from 1895 to 1945. After that, the railway line leading to Thuringia was discontinued. The Selbitz Viaduct is now a lost place.

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3.89 km

Fossil Pillow Lava Outcrop in Höllental (Frankenwald)

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Volcanic activity during prehistoric times shaped this region. In the Neolithic period, the course of the Selbitz river sawed up to 170 meters deep into the volcanic rock and created a narrow gorge.

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4.00 km

Rock Path Höllental

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Beautiful, well-developed hiking trail with some viewpoints over the Höllental. After the reopening on 12.05.2019 again one of the highlights in Höllental.

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5.16 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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6.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

1.49 km

1.36 km

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

1.18 km

755 m

284 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

6°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 26, 2022,Höllental Teil 2 - 😈steg - Jungfernbrücke - am 💦

Small beautiful hike in the Höllental in the best weather ☀️ and with rippling water in the background. Since viewpoints are always completely overcrowded in this weather plus weekend, I like to choose something along rivers or lakes for such days. It's always calming and relaxing no matter how many have had a similar idea 😄. However, I can highly …

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March 19, 2022,Höllenthaltour

I chose the valley path through Höllenthal for the return tour. After changing sides, we continued on the almost flat tube path. You walk on the filled-in 1.70m tubes that bring the water from the weir to the hydroelectric power station. Due to the altitude, you can enjoy a significantly better view of the beautiful valley.

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July 29, 2025,Höllenrunde – Wanderparkplatz - Kanzel - Felsenpfad

For dog owners: There are two sharp-edged iron steps on the rocky path - not suitable for dog paws.

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February 23, 2024,Höllentalrunde

Nice little round for the whole family. Always along the river with beautiful viewpoints.

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March 14, 2023,Spaziergang im Höllental - Sonne und Regen

Free afternoon... with some sun 🌞 and arrived in the rain ☔️. It doesn't matter, the main thing is to take a few steps.

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December 28, 2024,Raureif im Höllental und Besuch beim Teufel😊

Without much ado, the Höllental valley with its rocky path was great for running today. Hardly any mud, no black ice, but still nice and frozen.

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July 21, 2024,Abkühlrunde im Höllental

This morning I went for a short walk in the Höllental. I love it! Under the trees, next to the sound of the water, it was wonderfully refreshing.

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October 2, 2022,Wanderung 🌧Wandergebiet Höllental

A very nice hike over the rock path to the Höllental.
Unfortunately, the weather gods were not kind to us and we only took a look at the deer jump from below.
Via the Jungfernsteg back to the starting point.

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