Steinach: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Steinach
Steinach is situated in an idyllic valley surrounded by the mountains of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and is approximately 7 km from the Rennsteig trail. The town is located in a low mountain range landscape with surrounding natural areas and viewpoints overlooking the Thuringian and Franconian mountain regions.
Nature
Steinach offers a signposted network of hiking trails with five circular walks, the Griffelpfad, the 6-Kuppen-Steig and a high-level trail towards Lauscha. Loosbrand and Großer Mittelberg are located in the immediate vicinity of the town. Other attractions in the area around Steinach include Sonneberg Castle, Buhler and Neuhaus Castle. Further afield in the region are the European Museum of Modern Glass, Lauterburg Castle Ruins and Ersteberg.
Activities
Local activities include the Silbersattel ski arena, a bike park and a high ropes course at the foot of Fellberg.
Culture
Steinach’s cultural profile includes the German Slate Museum, the Steinach Toy Box and traditional local craft businesses. Slate processing and toy manufacturing are important parts of the town’s industrial heritage. Steinach was known for slate pencils distributed worldwide and had a developed toy industry.
Steinach also has a long-standing connection with Christmas tree decorations. The Marolin manufactory produces nativity figures, Christmas and Easter items, as well as tree decorations.
Geographical Setting
Steinach lies at the intersection of the Thuringian-Franconian Slate Road and the German Toy Route.
Accommodation and Transport
Accommodation options in Steinach include hotels, guesthouses, inns, holiday homes and holiday apartments. Steinach is served by the Süd-Thüringen-Bahn railway connection between Sonneberg and Neuhaus; there are also bus services towards Mengersgereuth-Hämmern.
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For the higher-level travel overview: Sonneberg District.
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