Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – Röhrensteig Trail loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – Röhrensteig Trail loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

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hikers

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz – Röhrensteig Trail loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

05:34

19.9km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.86 km

Cave Entrance

2.23 km

The Green Belt at Thüringer Muschwitz

Highlight • Forest

Also as a day hike an idyllic path through the forest on the Muschwitz. Entry in Blankenstein on the Carlsgrüner Rennweg - then maybe to the toad mill.

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3.10 km

Thüringische Muschwitz mit Grenzstreifen

Nature Reserve

8.13 km

Oberer Kurpark

Forest

10.6 km

Pond Between Bad Steben and Hölle

Highlight • Lake

beautiful scenic and peaceful surroundings

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14.2 km

Teufelssteg — Across the Selbitz

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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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16.3 km

Röhrensteig Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful, relaxed hiking trail through the Höllental.

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17.6 km

Jungfernsteg — Covered wooden bridge over the Selbitz

Highlight • Bridge

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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17.8 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

A rocky peak high above the valley on which a wooden deer visible from the valley floor is reminiscent of the legend according to which deer that were cornered here tried to save themselves by jumping from the rock.

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

5.16 km

2.95 km

1.98 km

1.02 km

597 m

Surfaces

9.75 km

5.25 km

2.63 km

1.03 km

844 m

451 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

9°C

1°C

5 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2023,Teufelssteg – Jungfernsteg Runde von Blankenstein (Saale)

Very nice hike. At the beginning of the route, however, there were significant obstacles caused by fallen trees. Lots of climbing required. Status 09/2023. But the hike itself is sensational. If you don't arrive by train, you should use the hiking car park in Blankenstein (beginning of Rennsteig / Selbitzplatz).

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July 2, 2023,Bad Steben- Jungfernsteg-Teufelssteg-Hölle Juli2023

In itself a nice way. Currently, however, with a few small hurdles due to wind damage. But manageable. Very quiet and lots of nature.

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April 16, 2022,"In die Hölle und durch" - Das Höllen-& Muschwitztal

Off to hell and through the beautiful Höllental in the Franconian Forest. This is the section of the Selbitz river valley between Hölle and Blechschmidtenhammer in the district of Hof. It is under nature protection. At the end of the Höllental lies the border between Bavaria and Thuringia. From the end of the Second World War until reunification in 1989, …

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May 20, 2025,Marxgrün- Tälertour Höllen- und Moschwitztal nach Bad Steben Kurpark

Simply wonderful and one of my favorite local tours. Plenty of nature and tranquility. The finale in the spa gardens rounds off the tour, and all your senses are rewarded with ice cream or cake.

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April 9, 2024,Marxgrün- Höllental, Moschwitztal,Bad Steben mit Kurpark

Today, thanks to my job ticket, we took the train to Marxgrün in the beautiful Höllental valley. From Blechschmidtenhammer, we continued through the Muschwitztal valley, the Green Belt of the former German-German border, to Bad Steben.
Highly recommended, but the Moschwitztal/Grenzerweg (Frankenwaldsteigla) section is unsuitable for cyclists due to numerous fallen trees and cleared areas.

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April 13, 2024,Marxgrün- Die weil's so schön war Tour Höllen- Moschwitztal Tour

It is now one of my local favorite tours, as it is really beautiful and the end in the spa park brings additional relaxation 😉

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April 13, 2024,Marxgrün Höllental Moschwitztal Bad Steben

Today we took the train from Hof Neuhof to Marxgrün. From there to Höllental Moschwitztal to Bad Steben. A very relaxing tour to unwind from the stress of everyday life.

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