🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins – Steinach Gorge loop from Wartenfels

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🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins – Steinach Gorge loop from Wartenfels

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🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins – Steinach Gorge loop from Wartenfels

01:48

26.2km

430m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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49 m

Wartenfels Castle Ruins

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The last pitiful remnant of the keep of the once mighty Wartenfels Castle, which was almost completely preserved around 1800. The somewhat hidden location is sometimes used by geocachers as a search object.

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8.09 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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9.18 km

Old Paper Mill

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An industrial ruin that has now completely grown over. There's even a small birch tree growing out of the tall chimney.

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10.1 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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10.4 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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10.5 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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10.6 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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10.9 km

Steinach valley near Oberhammer

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Beautiful forest area, perfect for cycling and hiking.

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

3.00 km

2.72 km

889 m

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

7.89 km

4.76 km

812 m

663 m

627 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins – Steinach Gorge loop from Wartenfels

Wartenfels Castle Ruins

⚙️ Saw Mill at the Hochofen

Old Paper Mill

🏛️ Nordeck Castle Ruins

Wooden Bridge Over the Stream (Naturpark Frankenwald)

Waldschänke Steinachtal

Steinach Gorge

Steinach valley near Oberhammer

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