View of Hirschsprung Rock – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

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View of Hirschsprung Rock – König David Viewpoint loop from Lichtenberg

01:52

5.98km

190m

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 9, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

View of Hirschsprung Rock

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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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1.22 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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1.44 km

Water tower in the Höllental

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The water tower serves as a key component of the Höllental hydroelectric power plant. Its primary function is to absorb the kinetic energy of the water, which is piped to …

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1.49 km

Eichensteiner Staircase

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Beautiful stepped and natural path that connects the Rohrensteig and the Kanzelweg.

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2.40 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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2.77 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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2.88 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle Ruins

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

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4.51 km

Sea of Rocks in the Höllental

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There are some rock falls to admire along the Rohrsteig.

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5.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

1.75 km

930 m

320 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.52 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

March 16, 2023,Höllental-König David

I made good use of the day off, but don't be surprised, I changed my route on the way, the path was very slippery in parts and I walked in the wet at times. I ran the last section of the Rohrensteig again, because the path through the valley is definitely nicer than the tarred road in Blechschmidtenhammer, I had …

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September 24, 2022,Höllental (Blechschmidtenhammer-Hirschsprung-Eichensteiner Treppe)

The Höllental, entrance from a completely different side, between Blechschmidtenhammer and Kemlas, well signposted, it went steeply, partly with serpentines up to King David and Hirschsprung. Luckily for me, there are enough benches at the top!😅Continue along the Kanzelweg, follow the signs to Hölle immediately after the last vantage point. A single path leads halfway down into the valley, so …

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