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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Coburg

Mitwitz moated castle – Steinach Weir loop from Föritzau

Hiking trails & Routes

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Coburg

Mitwitz moated castle – Steinach Weir loop from Föritzau

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5.0

(10)

29

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Mitwitz moated castle – Steinach Weir loop from Föritzau

01:17

4.92km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Stone Monument with Deer and Hunter Carvings

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This is by no means a simple deer and hunter relief. Rather, the relief tells the biblical story of Saint Hubertus, to whom a deer with a luminous cross between its antlers once appeared.

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2.40 km

War memorial

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The memorial is located between the entrance and the parking lot of the castle

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2.53 km

Mitwitz moated castle

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The moated castle is the landmark of Mitwitz and an absolute highlight. A visit to the castle surrounded by water with its many original furnishings from the 16th to 20th centuries is very worthwhile.

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2.65 km

Teahouse in Mitwitz Castle Park

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Nice place to linger at the moated castle

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2.76 km

Venetian Dock at Mitwitz Water Castle

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The former owner of Mitwitz, Johann Karl von Würtzburg (1715-1769) was generalissimo of the Republic of Venice from 1767 until his death. This footbridge is intended to point out the historical connection between Mitwitz and Venice.

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2.82 km

Steinach Weir

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Weir to supply water to the nearby sawmill. This served both to power the waterwheel and to transport logs to the sawmill.

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3.62 km

Picnic area by the Steinach River

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8

4.24 km

Mountain Cable Car

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Hours of operation are as follows: 24/7

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4.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.39 km

655 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.06 km

262 m

227 m

174 m

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