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Steinbach am Wald

Steinbach am Wald – Plauderbänkla Rest Area loop from Steinbach am Wald

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Upper Franconia

Steinbach am Wald

Steinbach am Wald – Plauderbänkla Rest Area loop from Steinbach am Wald

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4.3

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Steinbach am Wald – Plauderbänkla Rest Area loop from Steinbach am Wald

02:15

34.4km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20 m for 8 m

After 34.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.98 km

Steinbach am Wald

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful perspective of Steinbach am Wald.

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2

4.23 km

Cycle Path Steinbach am Wald – Förtschendorf

Highlight • Cycleway

I like the beautiful surface.

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3

7.52 km

Rest Area at the New Cycle Path in Förtschendorf

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful cabin here, the location was very well chosen.

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4

7.52 km

Old Military Road Between Rothenkirchen and Förtschendorf

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Part of the path is now paved.

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5

13.4 km

Catholic Church and Town Hall Pressig

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in the years 1956–1957 in the modern Romanesque style as a basilica, after the original church building from 1913 had become too small. Characteristic features are …

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6

17.3 km

Lion Cycle Path Main–Rennsteig

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short section

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7

24.9 km

Plauderbänkla Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

I also took a break here, nice bench.

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8

27.3 km

Rennsteig Ascent from Förtschendorf to Steinbach am Wald

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice bike path with a good surface. I prefer the route via Bastelsmühle, where you can also stop for a break.

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B

34.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

11.1 km

6.85 km

4.02 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

6.92 km

2.31 km

550 m

111 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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