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Upper Franconia

⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – 🏛️ Steinenhausen Castle loop from Melkendorf

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Germany

Bavaria

Upper Franconia

⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – 🏛️ Steinenhausen Castle loop from Melkendorf

Easy

4.8

(115)

441

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⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – 🏛️ Steinenhausen Castle loop from Melkendorf

01:35

6.17km

30m

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: May 7, 2026

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445 m

Bridge Over the White Main

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There are many opportunities to linger and hike along the Main.

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1.27 km

Mainaue Lake (Kulmbach Recreation Area)

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Swimming area on the Main Cycle Path "Kieswäsch"

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1.92 km

Kieswäsch Lake (Mainaue Recreation Area)

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The recreational area Mainaue is a popular destination for young and old. In summer, a beautiful lake with a beach meadow, in winter beat the hearts of ice sports fans …

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3.00 km

Mainauen Kulmbach

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The last section of the White Main before it joins the Red Main.

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3.94 km

⚓ Mainzusammenfluss

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The Main, the most important river in northern Bavaria, does not have a single source, but arises at the confluence of the Red and White Maines. While the White Main …

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4.28 km

Footbridge Over the Red Main

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The narrow bridge over the Red Main leads to Steinenhausen Castle.

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4.49 km

🏛️ Steinenhausen Castle

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The Baroque Steinenhausen Castle was once owned by the von Guttenberg family, who sold it in 1935. In 1987, the castle became the property of the Free State of Bavaria. …

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5.80 km

Narrow forest path near Melkendorf

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This path is a tip for hikers looking for natural trails away from wide forest roads.

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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

1.60 km

451 m

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

900 m

605 m

357 m

299 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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⚓ Mainzusammenfluss – 🏛️ Steinenhausen Castle loop from Melkendorf

Bridge Over the White Main

Mainaue Lake (Kulmbach Recreation Area)

Kieswäsch Lake (Mainaue Recreation Area)

Mainauen Kulmbach

⚓ Mainzusammenfluss

Footbridge Over the Red Main

🏛️ Steinenhausen Castle

Narrow forest path near Melkendorf

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