Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Stadtsteinach

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Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Stadtsteinach

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Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Stadtsteinach

01:06

17.8km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

⚙️ Saw Mill at the Hochofen

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At the beginning of the Steinach valley is the "cutting mill at the blast furnace". Since 1868 it has been used to cut beams or boards from so-called "blocks". "Blöcher" …

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3.11 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream (Naturpark Frankenwald)

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This wooden bridge leads over the Untere Steinach to the Waldschänke. Afterwards, several hiking trails lead in different directions.

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3.20 km

Waldschänke Steinachtal

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cozy stop to take a break, hiking and cycling in and around the Steinachtal

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3.33 km

Steinach Gorge

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A wonderful path runs parallel to the Lower Steinach River to the Steinach Gorge. It's also ideal for trekking bikers and gravel/cyclocross riders.

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7.29 km

Steinach Gorge

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Nobody knows where the volcano erupted, bringing the white and greenish-gray quartz keratophyr into the Steinach Gorge. The special climate in the gorge, which is due to the rock, the …

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7.87 km

Steinachklamm Gorge (Eulenspiegelweg)

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Very nice tour through the Steinachklamm

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8.93 km

Mühlenweg Trailhead

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Here is a very good opportunity to park

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10.7 km

Til Eulenspiegel Statue

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It used to be a museum about Til Eulenspiegel, the owner always had a friendly word on his lips and you also got a cold drink.
But now you have …

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

1.36 km

582 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.04 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

12°C

7°C

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Comments

June 23, 2026,Im Tal der Feuersalamander 🥰😎👍🚴‍♂️......

......to use a different word for Steinachtal 🤷‍♂️☺️. Due to the dryness, I naturally didn't see any today. The route up to the hiking parking lot (direction Triebenreuth) is almost entirely in the shade and so it was still pleasantly cool this morning - partly due to the wind from cycling.
Today the "fluttering men/women" 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 were in full action …

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August 13, 2025,Thementag "Wasser" 🚴‍♂️😎🌊

The Steinach Valley offers an opportunity to do something without "heat damage" even on hot days. 🤣🤣 During the drive, the idea occurred to me to focus on the water as a photo motif today.
The cutting mill at the blast furnace, the bridge at the Waldschänke, the Steinach Gorge, butterflies, and, to round off my little morning tour 🚴‍♀️, …

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June 15, 2025,Steinachtal im Frankenländle

The last few meters were not recorded because my finger had hit stop 🙈🤣

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August 20, 2021,Zur Steinachklamm

Small but nice tour. Mountain bikes are recommended. Partly very narrow and steep. Beginners can slide there. The gorge is very short. The small round tour at the end should be done on foot.

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