Best forest trails in Selb

Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments.

This extensive route winds its way through the "horseshoe" of the High Fichtelgebirge and connects the porcelain town of Selb with the region's most striking granite peaks. The journey leads up to the summit of the Kösseine, which is known for its huge sea of granite blocks and sweeping views as far as the Czech Republic. Historically, the area around Selb is world-famous as the centre of the German porcelain industry, home to legendary names such as Rosenthal. Soft forest floors alternate...

Popular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point of this hike in the Fichtelgebirge is Selb in the south. The route leads through the Wunsiedler Weiher nature reserve - named after the fish pond created in 1485 - towards the Großer Hengstberg. The summit region of the Großer Hengstberg, surrounded by natural forest, is characterised by striking rock formations. The return point of the hike is at the Eger, from where you can walk back to Selb along the familiar...

Highlights of the route: Selb-Lauterbach-Neuhausen-Rehau-Pilgramsreuth-Schönwald. Route runs only on the road.

Stage 4 of the long-distance cycle route "Siebensterntour", Bavaria. This is the fourth and final stage of the varied Siebensterntour, which runs through the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park in a marvellous 155 km circular tour. The fourth stage begins in Selb and ends in Marktredwitz. The scenic section of the route along the River Eger has some cultural and historical gems such as the impressive Hohenberg Fortress. The start and finish points can be reached by bus and train and there are places...