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Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge – ⚓ Mainzusammenfluss loop from Gundersreuth

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Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge – ⚓ Mainzusammenfluss loop from Gundersreuth

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Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge – ⚓ Mainzusammenfluss loop from Gundersreuth

03:16

12.3km

120m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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3.44 km

Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge

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The Schwarzacher Steg is a striking covered wooden bridge. It spans the Main River near Mainleus.

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3.87 km

Mainaltwasser bei Mainleus

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5.61 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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6.33 km

Mainaue Lake (Kulmbach Recreation Area)

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Swimming area on the Main Cycle Path "Kieswäsch"

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7.16 km

Bridge Over the White Main

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

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7.53 km

Mainauen Kulmbach

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

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8.47 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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8.77 km

View of the Old Mill in Steinenhausen

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A mill "at the stone house" was first mentioned in 1316. This is the first documented mention of the place.

The mill, of which only a few walls remain today, was twice destroyed by major fires.

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8.81 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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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

2.48 km

1.10 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

3.82 km

2.21 km

603 m

440 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

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Comments

October 5, 2022,Mainauen Weg bei Mainleus KU81 - 05.10.2022

On the way on Auen-Weg KU 81 near Mainleus. From the Kieswäsch (Mainauensee) we went towards Melkendorf. There on the white Main to the Main confluence. The white and red Main become the Main. Nice place to take a break. Then a short detour to Steinenhausen Castle. Can only be viewed from the outside. We climbed through small villages. Through …

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September 22, 2021,Auen-Weg KU 81

Starting point: Bad parking lot, Heinersreuther Strasse, Mainleus.
A hike through the "Mainaue" local recreation area along the Main and the confluence of the Red and White Main rivers without steep gradients.
We walk from Mainleus about 400 m along the footpath and bike path in the direction of Willmersreuth, after the bridge we turn left onto a field path …

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October 24, 2022,Auenweg KU 81

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I didn't find the tour that special, maybe due to the time of year. In summer, when there are more migratory birds, it might be different. Initially there were a couple of nice vantage points, unfortunately there was no place on the Main where you could stay right by the stream, such as a gravel bank.
But …

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June 1, 2025,Zwischen Flussaue und Festungsblick – KU81 Auenweg

The KU81 Auenweg (Auenweg) near Mainleus leads for approximately 11 kilometers through the green heart of the Mainaue (Main River floodplain) – a tranquil natural paradise in the Franconian Forest. The trail is almost entirely flat and offers plenty of variety: narrow paths along the Main River, wet meadows with rich flora and fauna, and ever-changing perspectives of the imposing …

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Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge – ⚓ Mainzusammenfluss loop from Gundersreuth

Schwarzacher Steg Covered Bridge

Kieswäsch Lake (Mainaue Recreation Area)

Mainaue Lake (Kulmbach Recreation Area)

Bridge Over the White Main

Mainauen Kulmbach

⚓ Mainzusammenfluss

View of the Old Mill in Steinenhausen

Footbridge Over the Red Main

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