Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Vogtland

Saale-Orla-Kreis

Blankenstein

Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

Moderate

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Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein – König David Viewpoint loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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6.46km

200m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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241 m

Hiking Support Point Blankenstein

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Very nicely done for hikers: there are food and drinks, toilets and places to stay.

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393 m

Hiking Boot Tree Blankenstein

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According to tradition, hikers who have completed the entire Rennsteig trail hang their worn-out hiking boots on a tree, signpost, or railing in Blankenstein. We noticed that not only were …

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464 m

Hiking hub

Highlight • Monument

Anyone who has experienced the inner-German border can only be amazed at the freedom to walk one of these five national hiking trails.

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3.51 km

Haselhügel Trailhead Parking (Naturpark Frankenwald)

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Right next to the Hirschsprung Inn is this free hiking parking lot. There are two seating areas for a break, and from here you can reach the King David lookout point and the Höllental valley.

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3.82 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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4.19 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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4.31 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the valley and the forests towards Lichtenberg 🤩👍

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6.06 km

Selbitz Bridge (Rennsteig Trail Endpoint)

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Selbitz, a few meters before it flows into the Saale. The Selbitz used to be the border river between the GDR and the Federal Republic …

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6.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

1.26 km

367 m

301 m

223 m

168 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

2.19 km

818 m

601 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

March 26, 2022,Hirschsprung und Deutsches Wanderdrehkreuz

Today we were out and about in Franconia again. From the Hasel Hügel car park we went via König David to the Hirschsprung. The advice on sure-footedness should be taken seriously. There you can experience what hiking over hill and dale means. Continue to the Wiedeturm, after 75 steps you have a great view of the surroundings. A quote from …

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