The Steinach-Rodach cycle path leads from Kronach above Rugendorf, Stadtsteinach, Untereinach until after Kulmbach. The cycle path is shown on the cycle path maps as SRR abbreviated.
Route profile
- Length: about 22 km
- Signposting: Well
- Slopes: few and slight inclines <5%
- Path condition: almost continuously bike path
- Traffic load: low, use secret routes in Stadtsteinach.
- Suitable bike: each
- Family suitability: partially
- Inline suitability now almost universally suitable
background
The cycle path leads along the Franconian Line, a geological fault, from Kronach to the southeast towards Bayreuth and into the Main Valley. The former dangerous gap on the B 303 between Seibelsdorf and Rugendorf was closed in 2013. There are still small gaps between Zettlitz and Stadtsteinach, but you can avoid them on the sidewalk. Overall, the cycle path is now highly recommended and is also suitable for families. In Stadtsteinach there are various secret routes to avoid having to drive on the B 303. For the return journey to Kronach you can use the train from Untersteinach via Lichtenfels.
preparation
The usual preparation for a bike tour is sufficient; no special measures are necessary for this route.
getting there
With public transport
- by train to Kronach or Kronach-Neuses train station every hour, return from Untersteinach or Kulmbach by train.
- Franconian Forest mobile is a regional bus and train network that makes it easy to do without your own car on weekends and public holidays. With buses and trains you can get to many destinations such as Bad Steben, Coburg, Kulmbach, Kronach and the two MTB centers at Rennsteig and at Döbraberg. Frankenwald mobil runs from May to October. Tickets for the Franconian Forest mobile cost between 16.00 for a bus / train network day ticket for a family and 2.50 for a bus network day ticket for a child (as of 2008). Information on timetables and tariffs is available on the service telephone number 49 (0) 1805 366-398.
By bicycle
The cycle path meets the in Untersteinach Main cycle path
In the street
By car is Kronach to be reached via several federal highways:
- B 85Saalfeld–Kronach–Kulmbach, at Kulmbach you come to the A 70
- B 173Lichtenfels–Kronach–court, at Lichtenfels there is a connection to the A73
- B 303Coburg–Kronach–Bad Berneck (Connection to the A 9)
- B 89 KronachSonneberg
Via the A 9, exit 
39 Bad Berneck / Himmelkron is further on federal road 303 Untereinach easily accessible. Likewise from Kulmbach via the federal highway 289 or from Kronach via the federal highway 303.
Route description with sights
Dynamic cardsThe path begins in Kronach with its beautiful fortress Rosenberg. Along the Rodach it goes on the Rodach cycle path to Höfles, on to Ebersmühle to Vogtsmühle and to Schrammenmühle.
In Marktrodach with its outdoor pool and the Rafting Museum if you leave the valley of the Rodach and change to the Radspitz / Losnitztal, an extension of the Steinach valley. It goes on after Seibelsdorf with the Margrave Church.
Of Rugendorf with the castle, village church and bathing pond Zettlitz and Zaubach.
In Stadtsteinach there is the possibility of a detour to the Steinachklamm. In any case, you should drive through the town center, there are also places to stop for a break.
The path leads in Stadtsteinach past the swimming pool, crosses the federal road and follows the Untere Steinach Untereinach with connection to the Main cycle path takes place behind the train station. In Untersteinach, it is worth taking a short detour to the fortified church.
The well-developed bike path continues in the valley next to the river Kulmbach with the Plassenburg.
security
When crossing roads, special care is required and when cornering you should drive on the right-hand side to avoid collisions. It should definitely be ridden with a bicycle helmet.
trips
On the Weißmain cycle path to the source of the White Main or via the Main cycle path to the mouth up Mainz.
References to literature and maps
- A new 1: 50,000 cycle map is available for the district of Kulmbach. The map is also available as a digital map with a GPS coordinate grid, POI and tracks. The card can be obtained from District of Kulmbach.
- Fritsch hiking map 1: 50,000 Franconian Forest
- Unfortunately, the bike paths are not shown on the Fritsch hiking maps.
It is best to use OpenStreetMap with its cycle path layer or the topographical Bavaria atlas for planning on the Internet. Both maps are available on the Internet and with apps.
Openstreetmap
- Map in OpenStreetMap, SRR is still missing
- OFT = Upper Main Franconian Forest Tour
- BU = Castle Road Cycle Path
- You have to press the button Bike paths mark on the right edge of the picture at the picture levels (Layers).
Bavaria Atlas
- http://geoportal.bayern.de/bayernatlas-mobil/?redirected=true#bmb=1
- Very good, very accurate and up to date. But not a special cycle path layer.
- Also with aerial photo, see tools
- There are special apps for Android and IOS
Unfortunately, the route is no longer marked in the Bavarian network for cyclists.
