Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Steinach

Steinach is a town in Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 4,729 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 93 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 museums. The must-see places are St. Peter und Paul (1 km), Fellberg (3 km) and Stadtkirche Lauscha (6 km).

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Steinach, Thuringia
Steinach, Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Steinach at a glance

Location
Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 4,729
Coordinates
50.4313° N, 11.1591° E
Places within 50 km
192 (192 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Steinach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Steinach: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Steinach

  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Apelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Matthäuskirche · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Rückersbiel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hahnbergblick · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sauhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Marienkirche · church · Landkreis Hildburghausen · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Muppberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Großer Farmdenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mutzenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Schaumburg · fort · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Froschgrundsee · lake · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Steinach, by type

Churches near Steinach

144 churches within 100 km of Steinach. The closest is St. Peter und Paul (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Steinach

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Steinach. The closest is Burg Sonneberg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Steinach

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Steinach. The closest is Fellberg (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kieferle · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Apelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Rückersbiel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hahnbergblick · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~13 km · Must-see

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Museums near Steinach

8 museums within 100 km of Steinach. The closest is Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Steinach

5 caves within 100 km of Steinach. The closest is Feengrotten (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Steinach

2 parks within 100 km of Steinach. The closest is Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Steinach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Steinach
  2. 1 km St. Peter und Paul · church, Landkreis Sonneberg
  3. 3 km Fellberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  4. 5 km Kieferle · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  5. 6 km Stadtkirche Lauscha · church, Landkreis Sonneberg
  6. 13 km St. Nikolaus · church, Landkreis Sonneberg
  7. 8 km Back to Steinach

Plan a longer trip from Steinach — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Steinach

    All places near Steinach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Steinach by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches144St. Peter und Paul (1 km)
    Forts & heritage80Burg Sonneberg (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints51Fellberg (3 km)
    Museums8Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (10 km)
    Caves5Feengrotten (32 km)
    Parks2Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (25 km)
    Other attractions2Klosterruine Paulinzella (38 km)
    Treks2European Walking Route E3, Taunus (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Froschgrundsee (16 km)
    Buddhist sites1Kloster Banz (44 km)

    Steinach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Steinach?

    St. Peter und Paul (church, about 1 km), Fellberg (viewpoint, about 3 km), Stadtkirche Lauscha (church, about 6 km), St. Nikolaus (church, about 8 km), Kieferle (viewpoint, about 8 km), Burg Sonneberg (heritage site, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Steinach?

    192 places on Spotwander: 93 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Steinach?

    St. Peter und Paul, about 1 km by road; Stadtkirche Lauscha (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Steinach?

    Burg Sonneberg, about 8 km by road; Burg Rauenstein (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Steinach?

    Fellberg, about 3 km by road; Kieferle (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Steinach?

    Start in Steinach, visit St. Peter und Paul, then Fellberg, then Kieferle, then Stadtkirche Lauscha, then St. Nikolaus, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Steinach?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Steinach

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Steinach’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Steinach on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.