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Vacation between the Franconian Forest and the Fichtel Mountains

Welcome to our comfortable 4-star vacation apartment in Schauenstein near Hof an der Saale. Our 100 m² vacation apartment is nestled in the heart of Upper Franconia’s beautiful natural landscape, between the Franconian Forest and the Fichtel Mountains. With two bedrooms, it accommodates 2 to 5 people and offers the ideal setting for a relaxing nature getaway, hiking vacation, family vacation, active vacation, or wellness retreat.

We’ve furnished our vacation rental with great attention to detail, ensuring it’s high-quality, modern, and comfortable. Here, tranquility, nature, and a pleasant atmosphere combine to create a special vacation experience. The vacation apartment is located on the first floor and features two bedrooms, a cozy living room with a new leather couch, a covered southwest-facing loggia, and an east-facing balcony.

Whether you choose to have breakfast on the balcony in the morning or wind down the day with a glass of wine on the covered loggia is entirely up to you. In addition, our guests are welcome to use the spacious 1,200 m² garden. An electric grill is also available. A children’s playground is located in the immediate vicinity.

Frankenwald: Nature, Peace, and Relaxation

Our 4-star vacation rental in Schauenstein is perfect for anyone looking to escape the daily grind and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

The Franconian Forest is a diverse low-mountain landscape featuring vast forests, romantic valleys, cliffs, scenic overlooks, streams, and springs. Numerous hiking trails and nature paths invite you to take walks, hikes, and extended day trips.

Cyclists, mountain bikers, and motorcyclists will also find a variety of routes in the region. The combination of the Franconian Forest and the Fichtel Mountains makes Schauenstein a particularly versatile vacation destination in Upper Franconia.

Höllental near Hölle: Wildly Romantic Nature in the Franconian Forest

A special highlight for hikers and nature lovers is the Höllental near Hölle in the Franconian Forest. This wildly romantic valley is one of the region’s most impressive natural areas.

The Selbitz River flows through the valley, having carved a deep path through the landscape. Steep rock faces, forested slopes, small bridges, streams, and historical traces of mining make the Höllental an extraordinary hiking destination.

The Höllental Valley stretches between Hölle and Blechschmidtenhammer. The trail along the Selbitz River is ideal for a leisurely stroll. Those seeking more challenging hikes will find numerous high-altitude trails and varied loop hikes with beautiful views.

Notable landmarks include the Hirschsprung, the rocks at König David, the Teufelssteg, the Röhrensteig, and the historic mining area around Blechschmidtenhammer.

The blend of nature and history is particularly fascinating. Hiking trails lead, among other places, to the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Stollen visitor mine and through the historic cultural landscape of the Franconian Forest.

Höllensprudel and springs in Hölle

At the entrance to the Höllental valley lies the village of Hölle with its famous mineral water springs, the Höllensprudel.

The springs and the water are closely tied to the history of the village. A water education trail provides interesting information about mineral water, springs, drinking water, and the use of hydropower.

This makes it easy to combine a hike through the Höllental valley with a visit to the springs and a leisurely stop for refreshments.

Hiking in the Frankenwald: Discover Numerous Hiking Destinations

Around Schauenstein and throughout the Frankenwald, there are numerous options for hikers. Whether it’s a leisurely stroll, a family hike, or a challenging day hike, there are varied trails to suit different levels of difficulty.

Particularly recommended are:

Höllental near Hölle and Blechschmidtenhammer
Hirschsprung and König David
Teufelssteg and Röhrensteig
Frankenweg
Döbraberg
Selbitztal
Waterways and springs in the Franconian Forest
Bad Steben with its spa park and nature trails
Lichtenberg and the area around Lake Frankenwald
Schwarzenbach am Wald
Presscker Knock with observation tower and nature trail
Rennsteig and the Thuringian Slate Mountains

The varied landscape makes the