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Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Naila

Rock Path Höllental – Blauer Löw Mine Entrance loop from Lichtenberg

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Germany
Saxony
Vogtland
Landkreis Hof
Naila

Rock Path Höllental – Blauer Löw Mine Entrance loop from Lichtenberg

Moderate

4.7

(38)

95

hikers

Rock Path Höllental – Blauer Löw Mine Entrance loop from Lichtenberg

02:11

7.36km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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1.16 km

Selbitz River in the Höllental

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This is where the devil was at work.

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1.74 km

Rock Path Höllental

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A beautiful and very varied hiking trail.
A good alternative to the valley path.

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2.56 km

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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3.54 km

Very nice hiking area, where surefootedness and good footwear are highly recommended.

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4.76 km

Blauer Löw Mine Entrance

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An ore mine tunnel from the 18th century, you can walk in there about 25 meters, but take flashlight or mobile phone light!

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7.11 km

The romantic Höllental with the viewpoints König David and Hirschsprung is one of the "hiking and cycling hot spots" in the Franconian Forest. Further sights: Jungfernsteg and Teufelssteg, Höllenthal hydroelectric power station with its 36-meter high water fountain.

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7.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.84 km

2.68 km

1.33 km

344 m

153 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.39 km

955 m

665 m

320 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Monday 24 August

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21 %

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