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Upper Franconia

Steinbach am Wald

Rest Area at Windheimer Höhe – Windheimer Höhe summit loop from Steinbach am Wald

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Upper Franconia

Steinbach am Wald

Rest Area at Windheimer Höhe – Windheimer Höhe summit loop from Steinbach am Wald

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Rest Area at Windheimer Höhe – Windheimer Höhe summit loop from Steinbach am Wald

00:45

6.77km

100m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

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2.33 km

Fortified Church of St. John the Baptist, Steinbach am Wald

Highlight • Religious Site

The Catholic branch church of St. Johannes Baptista is considered the landmark of Steinbach am Wald. Its origins probably date back to a motte-and-bailey castle from the 13th century. The …

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4.65 km

Napoleon's Bush

Highlight • Historical Site

Napoleon's troops rested here in 1806

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4.67 km

Rest Area at Windheimer Höhe

Highlight • Rest Area

Highly recommended.
I took a breakfast break there.

The Windheimer Berg is a cozy hilltop with a good view over Franconia.
The Altvaterturm on the Wetzstein in Thuringia is clearly visible.

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4.69 km

Windheimer Höhe summit

Highlight • Summit

On the Windheimer Höhe, directly at the resting place, is the Napoleon bush. In 1806, Emperor Napoleon I held a meeting with his generals here before moving on to Saalfeld, …

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6.02 km

Winterberg

Highlight • Settlement

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6.77 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

1.43 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.76 km

724 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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