Stadtsteinach is a town in the district of Kulmbach, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the Franconian Forest, 8 km northeast of Kulmbach.

Stadtsteinach
Church in Stadtsteinach
Church in Stadtsteinach
Coat of arms of Stadtsteinach
Location of Stadtsteinach within Kulmbach district
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Stadtsteinach is located in Germany
Stadtsteinach
Stadtsteinach
Stadtsteinach is located in Bavaria
Stadtsteinach
Stadtsteinach
Coordinates: 50°10′N 11°30′E / 50.167°N 11.500°E / 50.167; 11.500
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictKulmbach
Municipal assoc.Stadtsteinach
Subdivisions27 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Roland Wolfrum[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total39.65 km2 (15.31 sq mi)
Elevation
351 m (1,152 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,183
 • Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
95346
Dialling codes09225
Vehicle registrationKU (old: SAN)
Websitewww.stadtsteinach.de

It is known for its proximity to mountains, fields and nature reserves.

Town divisions

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Stadtsteinach is arranged in the following boroughs:

  • Stadtsteinach
  • Bergleshof
  • Große Birken
  • Kleine Birken
  • Deckenreuth
  • Deinhardsmühle
  • Eisenberg
  • Forkel
  • Frankenreuth
  • Gründlein
  • Hammermühle
  • Hochofen
  • Höfles
  • Mittelhammer
  • Oberhammer
  • Oberzaubach
  • Osenbaum
  • Petschen
  • Römersreuth
  • Schwärzleinsdorf
  • Schwand
  • Silberklippe
  • Triebenreuth
  • Unterzaubach
  • Vogtendorf
  • Vorderreuth
  • Ziegelhütte
 
Steinachklamm in the valley of Untere Steinach river in winter

Notable people

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References

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