Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Lehenthal

Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Lehenthal

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Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Lehenthal

02:32

38.5km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.9 km

Blue Lagoon Guttenberg

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Looks like a paradise because of the clear water, but otherwise the typical quarry feeling. But a view from above is worth it

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26.7 km

Steinachklamm Gorge (Eulenspiegelweg)

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Very nice tour through the Steinachklamm

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27.3 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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31.0 km

Steinach valley near Oberhammer

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Beautiful forest area, perfect for cycling and hiking.

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31.3 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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31.5 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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31.8 km

🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins

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A break in the castle courtyard is not possible, but benches and tables invite the visitor to take a rest with a view of the fortified tower of the Nordeck ruins.

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33.0 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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38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

13.5 km

4.37 km

3.34 km

446 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.26 km

8.22 km

7.18 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

4°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2024,Die blaue Lagune.🧜‍♂️

Short after-work walk, past the blue lagoon with a view of Guttenberg Castle.
Back through the Steinach Valley.

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August 11, 2024,Die blaue Lagune Teil 2 👙

a little morning bike quickie 🫠
Mr. Sobchack said goodbye at Tannenwirtshaus to extend the tour.

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June 5, 2025,Zeit? ....Treffpunkt 18.15 Uhr Metzdorf Sparkasse 😎

So the first spontaneous words are usually on 📞

A lovely little evening today with @Bernd von Wegen

PS: Strangely, I didn't take a picture of the Blue Lagoon 💁‍♂️

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