Best river trails in Selb
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Explore the most popular river trails near Selb with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 1.0 (1)·Hard·102.8 km·Est. 24 hr+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...
- Hard·40.6 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrStage 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...
- Moderate·16.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular 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...
- Easy·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrMarked circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge south of Selb The circular hiking trail 3 starts at a car park near the Silberbacher Häusellohweg. The route mostly runs along beautiful and well-maintained forest paths and leads through idyllic woodland. The route follows the hiking trail markings of a black 3 on a yellow background.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Selb?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Selb is Burgruine Weissenstein ab Selb. This trail is estimated to be 95.1 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Selb?
Selb: With an ascent of 2,638 m, Selb-Kösseine-Ochsenkopf has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Burgruine Weissenstein ab Selb with 2,286 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Selb?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Selb is Burgruine Weissenstein ab Selb with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.