Steinach is situated in an idyllic valley, surrounded by the mountains of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and approximately 7 km from the Rennsteig trail. The central location in the low mountain range, the surrounding natural areas and viewpoints over the Thuringian and Franconian mountain landscapes form part of the town’s geographical setting.
Nature and Trails
A signposted network of hiking trails leads through the landscape. It includes five circular trails, the Griffelpfad, the 6-Kuppen-Steig and a high-altitude route towards Lauscha.
Active leisure activities in the area include the Silbersattel ski arena, a bike park and a high ropes course at the foot of the Fellberg.
Loosbrand and Großer Mittelberg are located in the immediate surroundings of Steinach. In the surrounding area are Sonneberg Castle and Buhler. The wider regional area around Steinach includes the European Museum of Modern Glass, the Lauterburg ruins and Ersteberg.
Culture and History
Steinach’s cultural profile includes the German Slate Museum, the Steinacher Spielzeugschachtel and traditional local craft businesses. Slate processing and toy production are important elements of the industrial heritage: Steinach was known for slate pencils distributed worldwide and had a developed toy industry.
The town has long been associated with Christmas tree decorations. The Marolin manufactory produces nativity figures, Christmas and Easter items, as well as Christmas tree decorations.
Steinach is located at the intersection of the Thuringian-Franconian Slate Road and the German Toy Road. Neuhaus Castle is also located in the surrounding area.
Geographical Classification
Steinach is served by the Süd-Thüringen-Bahn railway connection between Sonneberg and Neuhaus; there is also bus service towards Mengersgereuth-Hämmern.
Accommodation options in Steinach include hotels, guesthouses, inns, holiday homes and holiday apartments.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Steinach can add the town to their list of possible destinations.
