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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Wurzbach (Thür)

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Saale-Orla-Kreis

Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Wurzbach (Thür)

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Höllental along the Selbitz – Black Pond loop from Wurzbach (Thür)

03:33

47.0km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.30 km

Pulvermühle

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful forest path with mountains full of slate.

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2

20.3 km

Höllental Gorge (Franconian Forest)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The route through the Höllental is not very long, but the scenery is great.

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3

23.6 km

Höllental along the Selbitz

Highlight • Gorge

A wild, romantic valley to explore on foot or by bike.

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4

23.7 km

Höllental (Frankenwald Nature Park)

Highlight • Gorge

Very easy to reach and a great nature experience.
There are many beautiful forest routes to Lichtenberg, Kemlas, Issigau, Bad Steben.
From the Höllental you continue to Blankenstein, the hub …

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5

24.1 km

Höllensprudel Spring House

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Quellenhäuschen stands in the middle of the wild Höllental, which is known for the best water. There are two sources here that were used to produce carbon dioxide until …

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6

28.1 km

Bad Steben spa park and cafés

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice state bath with many sights. Great spa park, nice cafes and restaurants.

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7

35.0 km

Black Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Franconian Muschwitz flows through the Black Pond and
forms the Bavarian-Thuringian border.

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35.4 km

Fränkische Muschwitz

Nature Reserve

9

38.4 km

Titschendorf Raft Pond

Highlight • Lake

The lake is currently drained.

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B

47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

14.7 km

7.03 km

2.50 km

318 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

12.8 km

8.58 km

787 m

663 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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