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Between Heaven and Hell: The Rock Path
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5.61km
110m
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Höllental – the name alone promises mystery and involuntarily makes you think of the devil, fire and heat. During the hike, you will find out where the valley got its name from and what role the devil played in its creation using several information boards. Here you will discover not only the history of the valley's formation, but also the exceptionally large biodiversity. In order to preserve this valuable habitat for the numerous rare and endangered animal and plant species, the Höllental was designated a nature reserve and is part of the Europe-wide biotope network system "Natura 2000". In addition, the valley has been permanently shaped by humans, who in earlier centuries influenced it through mining, the use of natural hydropower and the construction of the Franconian Höllental railway. You will discover how all this shapes the Selbitz valley into its unique character on this informative hike.
Important note: Due to the partially alpine nature of the paths, surefootedness and a head for heights are essential for this hike.
Last updated: August 23, 2024
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Naturpark Frankenwald
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1.75 km
Fossil Pillow Lava Outcrop in Höllental (Frankenwald)
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1.86 km
Rock Path Höllental
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A good alternative to the valley path.
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2.75 km
👹 Höllental (Hell Valley)
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Source and further information
frankenwald-tourismus.de/de/poi/detail/595260c3975aaf0aba5a1fab
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5.59 km
🚂 Former Lichtenberg Station
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The station is located just a few hundred meters from the border with Thuringia. After the German division, the line was interrupted on 3 July 1945 between Blankenstein and Lichtenberg, Lichtenberg became the terminus from Marxgrün. On the Bavarian side, there was no more passenger traffic. Freight traffic from Marx green to Lichtenberg was carried out until May 23, 1971, then the line was shut down and the tracks dismantled in 1982.
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.51 km
1.38 km
1.01 km
652 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.98 km
982 m
878 m
547 m
112 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Relaxed nice operators. We could choose a place. Sanitary facilities are new. Small takeaway, but not always open.
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July 1, 2024
Höllental – the name alone promises mystery and involuntarily makes you think of the devil, fire and heat. During the hike, you will find out where the valley got its name from and what role the devil played in its creation using several information boards. Here you will discover not only the history
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