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Source of the Warme Steinach

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Source of the Warme Steinach

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  • Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    August 28, 2026

    Hiking

    Hidden on the Schmiererweg on the south slope of the Ochsenkopf, the source of the Warmen Steinach lies at an altitude of 885 meters. From here, the small stream begins its approximately 25-kilometer journey before it flows into the Roter Main near Bayreuth.
    The source had disappeared from maps for over 200 years after the Warmen Steinach was diverted for the water supply of the hammer mills. Only in 1995 was the original source rediscovered and marked with a granite stone tablet.
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    June 21, 2021

    Mountain biking

    Away from the ascent to the Ochsenkopf lies the origin of the Warmensteinach in approx. A beautiful root path brings us to a small bank in front of the spring.
    A nice quiet place.
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    June 17, 2018

    Mountain biking

    Source of the Warm Steinach, here springs the small river.
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    Source of the Warme Steinach – Forest lake on the Schmiererweg loop from Fichtelberg

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    330m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 940 m

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    Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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