Mitwitz moated castle – Steinach Weir loop from Föritzau

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Mitwitz moated castle – Steinach Weir loop from Föritzau

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Mitwitz moated castle – Steinach Weir loop from Föritzau

01:15

4.79km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Stone Monument with Deer and Hunter Carvings

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This is by no means a simple deer and hunter relief. Rather, the relief tells the biblical story of Saint Hubertus, to whom a deer with a luminous cross between its antlers once appeared.

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2.40 km

War memorial

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Apart from the state of maintenance, one should consider whether the inscription is still contemporary.

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2.53 km

The moated castle is the landmark of Mitwitz and an absolute highlight. A visit to the castle surrounded by water with its many original furnishings from the 16th to 20th centuries is very worthwhile.

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2.64 km

Venetian Dock at Mitwitz Water Castle

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The former owner of Mitwitz, Johann Karl von Würtzburg (1715-1769) was generalissimo of the Republic of Venice from 1767 until his death. This footbridge is intended to point out the historical connection between Mitwitz and Venice.

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2.69 km

Steinach Weir

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Weir for supplying the nearby sawmill with water. This was used both for operating the water wheel and for transporting the logs to the saw gate.

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3.50 km

Picnic area by the Steinach River

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4.11 km

Mountain Cable Car

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Hours of operation are as follows: 24/7

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4.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

1.39 km

655 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.06 km

295 m

127 m

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

3°C

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Comments

June 19, 2024,Regenmix Runde Hassenberg - Mitwitz

Father-daughter walk in the rain...
He didn't go outside today entirely voluntarily, dear Dad, but what's agreed is agreed and I don't show any mercy! After all, he did enjoy the little walk in the rain, the umbrella was partly over his head, partly it was used as a walking stick and the sight of the storks on the castle …

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February 7, 2022,Heimatrunde Hassenberg - Mitwitz

A small home tour with the parents to remember childhood days through Hassenberg, the Steinachauen, Mitwitz and back and today the sun was there too

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March 14, 2023,Hochwasser Runde Hassenberg/Mitwitz

Another wet March day today, water from above and below.
A round with the father, he's robust and weatherproof 😀

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March 27, 2025,Honig testen

Father and daughter go to the village market in Mitwitz and return home with honey in their backpacks. The yield: forest honey (dark and spicy) and meadow orchard honey (light and bright like spring).

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