Steinach Gorge – 🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins loop from Stadtsteinach

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Steinach Gorge – 🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins loop from Stadtsteinach

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Steinach Gorge – 🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins loop from Stadtsteinach

01:26

11.3km

280m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 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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3.39 km

View of Stadtsteinach and the Steinach Valley from Steinachfelsen

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On one side the stream and on the other the Steinachfelsen.
In some places you can still clearly see the mining.

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4.54 km

Steinach valley near Oberhammer

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Beautiful forest area, perfect for cycling and hiking.

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4.83 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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7.79 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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8.12 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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8.16 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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8.21 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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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

2.18 km

1.81 km

1.44 km

893 m

156 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

3.14 km

2.39 km

1.17 km

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

4°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

February 16, 2025,Steinachtal mit Nordeck

Nice tour, lots of single trails. Steep uphill at the beginning (I wasn't that fit... I walked 😊). Varied, forest, stream, castle ruins.

Parking: You can park near the sports field. There are lots of information signs about hiking trails. Alternatively, further back at the Schneidmühle.

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