Coordinates: 50°25′57″N 11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E / 50.43250; 11.36083

Steinbach am Wald

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Steinbach a.Wald
Location of Steinbach a.Wald within Kronach district

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Coordinates: 50°25′57″N 11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E / 50.43250; 11.36083
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictKronach
Subdivisions9 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2023–29) Thomas Löffler[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total
35.47 km2 (13.70 sq mi)
Elevation
584 m (1,916 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
3,041
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
96361
Dialling codes09263, 09268, 09269
Vehicle registrationKC
Websitewww.steinbach-am-wald.de

Steinbach is a municipality in the district of Kronach in Bavaria in Germany.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1190. Until 1388 it was part of 'Eygen Teuschnitz', a large estate of Langheim monastery.

Economy

Biggest employer is Wiegand-Glas with branches in Großbreitenbach, Slovakia and South Africa.

Events

Every July, an association called "Zechgemeinschaft" celebrates the traditional fair. Unmarried young people dress themselves with the traditional clothes of the village and invite their guests to dance with them to typical music. In August, the rifle club's festival takes place.

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