Steinach (Rodach)

{{short description|River in Germany}}

{{Expand German|topic=geo|date=September 2011|Steinach (Rodach)}}

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| subdivision_name1 = Germany

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| subdivision_name2 = Thuringia and Bavaria

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Steinach ({{IPA|de|ˈʃtaɪnax|-|De-Steinach.ogg}}) is a river of Thuringia and Bavaria, Germany. Its source is near Neuhaus am Rennweg, and it flows to the south, passing through the towns Steinach and Sonneberg. It is a right tributary of the Rodach, which it joins near Redwitz an der Rodach. It is a popular hiking area for locals, as well.{{cite web |title=Zusammenfluss Steinach Rodach |url=https://www.komoot.com/highlight/76636 |website=komoot |access-date=25 August 2024}}