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Upper Franconia

Steinbach am Wald

Altvaterturm – View of the Schiefersee, Lehesten loop from Steinbach am Wald

Mountain biking trails

Upper Franconia

Steinbach am Wald

Altvaterturm – View of the Schiefersee, Lehesten loop from Steinbach am Wald

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5.0

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Altvaterturm – View of the Schiefersee, Lehesten loop from Steinbach am Wald

02:12

29.0km

460m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Frankenwald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.74 km

Bridge Stones in Rennsteig Park, Steinbach am Wald

Highlight • Monument

The two stones to the left and right of the bridge symbolize Bavaria and Thuringia with Otto of Bamberg and Elisabeth of Thuringia.

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2

8.07 km

Ziegelhütte, 680 m above sea level

Highlight • Settlement

3

14.6 km

Altvaterturm Stamp Station (Schiefergebirgs Trophy)

Highlight • Monument

An impressive building.
Stamping point is at the foot of the tower.

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4

14.7 km

Altvaterturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tower is located on the Wetzstein hill.
A circular hiking trail to Staatsbruch Lehesten also runs here.

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5

17.1 km

View of the Schiefersee, Lehesten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute oasis for the senses. There are still tunnels downstairs, but you are not "allowed" to visit ...

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6

18.2 km

Lehesten Slate Mine Stamp Station

Highlight • Historical Site

When you drive into the farm you think: “It’s really nice here with all the slate houses!”

When you get to the edge of the pit, you feel completely overwhelmed …

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7

19.8 km

Rest Area on the Rennsteig

Highlight • Rest Area

quiet place on the hiking / bike path

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8

24.3 km

Elbe-Rhine Watershed Monument, Steinbach am Wald

Highlight • Monument

Highest point near Steinbach am Wald

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B

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

10.5 km

4.20 km

2.89 km

792 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

7.96 km

3.03 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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