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Lichtenberg

Welcome to Lichtenberg, district of Hof! This charming destination in the heart of Germany is definitely worth a visit. Situated at the foot of the Fichtelgebirge mountains, Lichtenberg offers its visitors a picturesque landscape and numerous outdoor activities.

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Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale
Tour 11 – Audio tour: Through the tightly entwined Saale valley
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 665 m
Descent 665 m

The Saale cuts large loops through the Thuringian-Franconian slate mountains. After the Vltava, the Saale, with 413 kilometers, is the second ...

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from Werner Rost, Schauenstein,   Wandermagazin
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
The paradisiacal Höllental valley near Hof
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 3:43 h
Ascent 461 m
Descent 461 m

Fantastic hike through one of Germany's most beautiful narrow valleys

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from Alexander Pavel,   Community
Hiking Trail · Thuringia
Hike - "Green Belt Thuringia" - Stage 1
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 64 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 999 m
Descent 1,084 m

From Drei-Freistaaten-Stein to Lauenstein Castle.

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from Paul Hentschel,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Frankenwald
FrankenwaldSteigla Border Guard Path
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 391 m
Descent 391 m

UNDERSTAND THE FOREST - Hike where it was impossible for 40 years. Instead of barbed wire and minefields, now the Green Belt and a unique biotope ...

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from Sandra Löffler,   Frankenwald
Long Distance Hiking · Bavaria
Frankenwald — Along the Green Belt
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 125.3 km
Duration 32:15 h
Ascent 1,956 m
Descent 2,141 m

125 kilometers along the Green Belt: The Franconian Forest uniquely combines nature, history, and memories of Germany’s division.

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from Jarle Sänger,   Wandermagazin
Long Distance Cycling
Franconian Forest cycling route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 238.6 km
Duration 17:32 h
Ascent 2,326 m
Descent 2,326 m

Seven-day bike route through the picturesque landscape of the Franconian Forest with many cultural-historical and geological waypoints and culinary ...

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from Markus Franz,   Frankenwald
Hiking Trail · Thuringia
Saalepfad - Circular hike at the Green Belt
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 34.9 km
Duration 9:45 h
Ascent 831 m
Descent 817 m

A 35 km long day hike along the Saale, impressive around Blankenstein, Hirschberg and Eisenbühl with river-near sections and magnificent views ...

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from Sandro Dittmar,   Thuringian Forest
Bicycle Rides · Thuringian Forest
Cycling tour - 13 - "From Bad Lobenstein to Blankenstein into the wild Höllental" Thuringia
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 285 m
Descent 323 m

The tour from Bad Lobenstein via Blankenstein to the Höllental runs through a charming low mountain landscape on the border between Thuringia and ...

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from Silvio Laurinat,   Thuringian Forest
Long Distance Cycling · Thuringian Forest
Bavarian Forest Cycle Route
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 355.2 km
Duration 21:00 h
Ascent 5,753 m
Descent 5,629 m

On the long-distance cycle route through the Bavarian Forest we have the opportunity to experience almost untouched nature on quiet forest paths.

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from Antonie Schmid,   Outdooractive Premium
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The most important sights are Lichtenberg Castle, St. Michael's Church and the local museum. The castle dates back to the 12th century and has been restored to preserve its history; it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area from above.

Culture enthusiasts should also not miss the annual art market or visit the music festival, which takes place every summer.

For culinary delights, we definitely recommend trying local beer and bratwurst - both are traditionally made here and taste fantastic!

If you like to be active, you can go hiking or cycling - it is especially beautiful in spring when everything is in bloom or in autumn when the forest changes its colours. You can also go fishing at one of the nearby lakes.

If it rains, there is still plenty to do: for example, you could go to the swimming pool or visit one of the many museums such as the Franciscan monastery in Münchberg or the porcelain museum in Selb.

Overall, Lichtenberg has something to offer for everyone! We hope this travel guide has been helpful and that you enjoy your visit to this beautiful part of Germany!

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    Robert Mühlbauer 
    Community
    October 03, 2026
    Herrliche Tour, bei schönem Wetter mit super Aussichten. Teils anspruchsvolle Wege, Wanderstecken sind empfehlenswert.
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    Challenging Variety of paths Scenic
    Written October 04, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    The paradisiacal Höllental valley near Hof
  • August 01, 2026
    Michael Schneider
    Community
    August 01, 2026
    Ein wirklich einzigartig schöner Wanderweg mit vielen Aussichtspunkten. Streckenweise sehr anspruchsvoll.
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    Challenging Scenic
    Written August 01, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Höllental und Felsenpfad - Wandern im Frankenwald
  • August 16, 2022
    Robert Mühlbauer 
    Community
    Wirklich sehr schöne Wanderung. Insbesondere der "Umweg" über den "Aussichtspunkt König David" und den Hirschsprung bringt herrliche Aussichten mit. Der Hirschsprung verlangt etwas Trittsicherheit, kann aber problemlos umgangen werden. Auf dem Rückweg sollte man, wie auf den Track ersichtlich, über den Teufelssteg und den gleichen Weg zurück, da der direkte Weg nach Hölle etwas eintönig ist.
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    Written August 16, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Wanderung durch das Höllental bei Naila
  • May 26, 2022
    Dieter Müller 
    Community
    Tolle Landschaft!
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    Written May 26, 2022
    Thematic Trail
    Höllental mining educational trail
  • January 05, 2022
    T J
    Community
    sehr schöne Tour in einer schönen Landschaft mit Einkehrmöglichkkeit
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    Written January 05, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    The paradisiacal Höllental valley near Hof
  • June 09, 2021
    Sabine Preissinger 
    Community
    Eine wunderschöne anspruchsvolle Tour durch und um das Höllental, mit vielen Ausblicken. Die Beschreibung ist einfach zu verstehen und sehr genau. Die 2 Sagen zum Vorlesen an den Höhepunkten ‚versüßt‘ die Wanderung. Wir sind nach dem Drachenfels den Drachenfelsweg weiter zum Kesselfels gelaufen ( schöner Ausblick zum König David) und danach der erste unbeschilderte Pfad links zum Weg Hauptweg zurück, von dem man dann in den Felsenpfad einmündet. War eine schöne Variante, auch empfehlenswert.
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    Written June 09, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    The paradisiacal Höllental valley near Hof
  • March 15, 2021
    Steffi Golz
    Community
    Sehr spannende Route. Es gibt viel zu entdecken. Man sollte allerdings trittsicher sein. Aber wer abenteuerliche Wege mag, ist hier genau richtig.
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    Written March 15, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Hiking in the Höllental / Hölle, Bad Steben
  • August 06, 2020
    Lars Ritscher
    Community
    Wirklich tolle und abwechslungsreiche Wanderung, anstrengender als gedacht bei all den Anstiegen. Fantastische Aussichten mit Bänken die zum Verweilen einladen. Mittelschwer trifft es insgesamt gut!
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    Aussicht ins Höllental
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    Written August 06, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    The paradisiacal Höllental valley near Hof
  • June 21, 2020
    Hans-Jürgen Brunne
    Community
    June 20, 2020
    Eine abwechslungsreiche und teilweise herausfordernde Tour - Herzlichen Dank an den Autor! Als Info für den Streckenabschnitt Hinrichstein: Ich bin die Strecke mit einem Yakun tour E-Bike mit Schwalbe Marathon Bereifung gefahren. Schwierig aber machbar. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert.
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    Written June 21, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Bleilochtalsperre on May 21, 2018
  • June 16, 2020
    Torsten Meyer
    Community
    April 06, 2019
    Hi Hi, aufgrund eines Tipps in Facebook besuche ich das Höllental bei Hölle 👍 Anders als es der Name vermuten lässt, hat dieses Tal eher etwas von einem Paradies ❤️ Hier zu wandern macht einfach unheimlich viel Spaß😃 Bereits nach den ersten Metern bekomme ich die ersten wunderschönen und großen Felsen zu sehen und das war ja erst der Anfang 💪 Das, was da noch kommen sollte war sowas von klasse das ich mal wieder aus dem Schwärmen nicht mehr herauskam: Felsen, Moos, grandiose Aussichten, wunderschöne Wälder, tolle Pfade und Toasti mittendrin statt nur dabei 😁 Wenn Du Lust hast auf ganz viel wunderschöne Natur, so bist Du im Höllental genau richtig 😃 LG Toasti
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    Written June 16, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    The paradisiacal Höllental valley near Hof
  • February 14, 2020
    B. J.
    Community
    Wald, Wiese, kleine Orte, Felder, Geschichte - schön aber nicht spektakulär
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    Written February 14, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    FrankenwaldSteigla Border Guard Path
  • December 26, 2019
    Martin Maderholz 
    Community
    gut, aber nicht störungsfrei
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    Written December 26, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Frankenweg

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