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Bavaria
Upper Franconia

Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Lehenthal

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia

Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Lehenthal

Hard

3

riders

Steinach Gorge – Steinach Gorge loop from Lehenthal

03:09

49.6km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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7.03 km

View of Plassenburg Castle, Kulmbach

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From the newly created flood basin you have a beautiful view of the Plassenburg.

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8.95 km

View of Plassenburg Castle

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Is worth a visit 👍

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18.9 km

Blue Lagoon Guttenberg

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Looks like a paradise because of the clear water, but otherwise the typical quarry feeling. But a view from above is worth it

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31.4 km

Kleinreh Mill

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Great stop for hikers. The smoked fish (also to take away) are a poem. There is also coffee, cake and snacks. As a Mühlenweg hiker you have to plan in advance!

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34.9 km

Steinach Gorge

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Nobody knows where the volcano erupted, bringing the white and greenish-gray quartz keratophyr into the Steinach Gorge. The special climate in the gorge, which is due to the rock, the …

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38.6 km

Beautiful forest area, perfect for cycling and hiking.

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38.9 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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40.7 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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49.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

15.5 km

8.38 km

5.52 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

17.5 km

10.7 km

10.4 km

9.90 km

954 m

142 m

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Lowest point (300 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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