Best river trails in Selb
3.2(5 reviews)
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.
Top trails
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·63.9 mi·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 (939 m), 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 center of the German porcelain industry, home to legendary names such as Rosenthal. Soft forest floors...
- Hard·25.2 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrStage 4 of the “Siebensterntour” long-distance cycle path, Bavaria. This is the fourth and last stage of the varied seven-star tour, which runs through the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park in a magnificent 155 km long loop. The fourth stage begins in Selb and ends in Marktredwitz. The scenic section of the route along the Eger awaits you with some cultural and historical highlights such as the impressive Hohenberg Fortress. The start and finish points can be reached by bus and train, and there are...
- Moderate·10.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point of this hike in the Fichtelgebirge is southern Selb. Through the Wunsiedler Weiher nature reserve - named after the fish pond that was created in 1485 - you head towards the Grosser Hengstberg. In particular, the summit region of the Grosser Hengstberg surrounded by natural forest is characterized by striking rock formations. The turning point of the hike is at the Eger, from where you hike back to Selb on the...
- Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrMarked circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge south of Selb Circular hiking trail 3 begins at a hiking car park near the Silberbacher Häusellohweg. The route runs mostly on beautiful and well-developed forest roads and leads through idyllic forest landscape. The route follows the trail marker 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 59.1 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Selb?
Selb: With an ascent of 8,654 ft, 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 7,500 ft 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.