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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Stadtsteinach

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

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Kulmbach
Stadtsteinach

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

Moderate

3.7

(24)

70

runners

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

01:20

12.4km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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88 m

St. Michael Parish Church (Stadtsteinach)

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The hiking trail begins in Stadtsteinach at the parish church “St. Michael". This church was completely rebuilt in the years 1904-1905 after the fire disaster of 1903. The stately Neurococo …

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1.61 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

2.08 km

Weir on the Steinach River

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4

3.42 km

🍺 Forest Tavern

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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

3.47 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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6

3.60 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

4.30 km

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

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8

8.13 km

Bench With a View of the Steinach

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A new seating area has been installed along the Steinach River (about 1 km past the Waldschänke). From the bench, you have a beautiful view of the Steinach River flowing …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.59 km

4.25 km

668 m

628 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

3.05 km

1.51 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (340 m)

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