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Landkreis Kulmbach

Steinach Gorge – ⚙️ Saw Mill at the Hochofen loop from Wildenstein

Bike touring routes & trails

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Kulmbach

Steinach Gorge – ⚙️ Saw Mill at the Hochofen loop from Wildenstein

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Steinach Gorge – ⚙️ Saw Mill at the Hochofen loop from Wildenstein

01:17

18.4km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.66 km

Steinach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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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2

5.34 km

Steinach valley near Oberhammer

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful forest area, perfect for cycling and hiking.

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3

10.7 km

⚙️ Saw Mill at the Hochofen

Highlight • Monument

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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4

12.4 km

🍺 Forest Tavern

Highlight • Restaurant

A cozy inn in the Steinach Valley with a lovely beer garden. Currently open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Closed in winter.

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5

13.3 km

Kupferloch Former Ore Mining Site

Highlight • Cave

The copper holes are former ore mining sites in the Steinachtal. You can also explore these small caves.

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6

15.0 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Steinach

Highlight • Bridge

You can rest on the bench before continuing over the bridge to the other side of the valley.

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7

16.6 km

Waffenhammer Statue at Waldgasthof

Highlight • Monument

8

17.3 km

1000 Steps Through Geological History

Highlight • Trail

B

18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.82 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

6.42 km

2.42 km

1.14 km

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