Old Steinach Bridge – Mitwitz moated castle loop from Schney

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Old Steinach Bridge – Mitwitz moated castle loop from Schney

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Old Steinach Bridge – Mitwitz moated castle loop from Schney

02:56

46.4km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.6 km for 276 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Highlight • Natural Monument

Such an old tree is always a highlight?

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Historic Village Well in Beikheim

Highlight • Monument

Nice rest area, unfortunately too close to the road.

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Old Steinach Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Always beautiful. The river looks different every time you visit.

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17.9 km

Felsenkeller and Historic Stone Bridge near Beikheim

Highlight • Bridge

Reminds me a bit of the setting of a fairy tale film.

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22.5 km

Bahndamm Cycle Path Between Horb and Leutendorf

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In addition to being a sufficiently wide cycle path with an excellent bitumen surface, it also serves to promote biodiversity along the path.

The route has been divided into sections, each of which has been divided into thirds.

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25.7 km

Weir on the Steinach River near Mitwitz

Highlight • Structure

The weir serves to supply water to the mills in Steinach and Hof an der Steinach.

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26.7 km

Mitwitz moated castle

Highlight • Castle

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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27.6 km

Steinach River in Steinach

Highlight • River

The Steinach river flows almost level between Steinach and Mitwitz. A footpath and cycle path runs along its banks, with several benches along the edge.

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

14.3 km

10.2 km

6.85 km

527 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

7.85 km

3.21 km

1.05 km

827 m

423 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2025,Wasserschloss - Tour

Discover the picturesque surroundings of Mitwitz on this diverse bike tour, which will delight both nature and culture lovers. From the train station in Bad Staffelstein, cycle towards Schönbrunn on the "Main-Coburg Tour" to Beikheim. Follow the signs to Leutendorf. From here, the route continues to the moated castle via Horb an der Steinach. Be sure to plan a stop …

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