Stein brings together nature, industrial history and trails with a range of different focuses. The open-air aquarium and terrarium shine a spotlight on native species; a museum, historic sites and themed routes round out the offerings. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between a seasonal attraction, a museum visit and routes to explore on foot or by bike.
Nature, the Rednitz and the Old Town
The Stein Open-Air Aquarium and Terrarium focuses on native amphibians, reptiles and fish. The attraction is designed as an experience for the whole family. It is open seasonally, so check visiting hours in advance.
The Hainberg nature reserve lies in the area around Stein. Rare plants and animals invite you to explore and enjoy peaceful walks there. In town, Wassergasse, with its half-timbered houses right on the banks of the Rednitz, is well worth a visit. The renovated Old Town also includes Mecklenburger Platz and MĂĽhlstraĂźe.
Industrial History and Planning Your Visit
The “Alte Mine” Museum brings the historic rooms where mines were manufactured to life as a story of industrial history. The tour follows the historic production process in chronological order, helping visitors understand the subject step by step. Check the current visiting arrangements before planning your visit.
A visit to Faber-Castell Castle gives guests an insight into more than 260 years of company and family history. The programme lasts around 1.5 hours. As booking details may change, check the latest information in advance.
Hiking and Cycling in Stein
The Wallenstein’s Camp Experience Trail traces the historic camp of 1632. The historic site lies within the present-day areas of Stein, Zirndorf and Oberasbach. The trail starts in Stein-Unterweihersbuch; however, you can choose your own starting and finishing points and adapt your route thanks to public transport links. The starting point is easy to reach from Nuremberg by bus and underground.
The trail’s stops also give it a distinctive focus: scanning a QR code at each stele activates new content in the app. The trail therefore not only depicts the historic camp but also provides additional information at its stops. If you plan to use the starting point, check the public transport timetable before setting off.
The “Visit to Snakes and Mice” circular cycling route passes through plenty of natural scenery, by the Open-Air Aquarium and Terrarium, through the districts of Stein to Roßtal and back again. It starts and finishes at the Gerasmühler Straße hiking car park in Stein. The Franconian Way of St James covers a different scale: around 90 kilometres of signposted trails lead from Nuremberg via Stein to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Its approximate length and sequence of towns give the pilgrimage route a clear regional scope.
More Destinations in the Greater FĂĽrth Travel Region
The greater Fürth travel region offers more historical sights. In Roßtal, the archaeological trail passes the excavation sites of the former castle. Large information boards explain “urbs horsadal”, the name of Roßtal when it was first mentioned in a document in 954. Cadolzburg Castle retains building sections dating from around 1250 and houses the interactive castle experience museum “HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg”; check with the operator for current visiting options. The former Augustinian Canons’ monastery complex in Langenzenn dates from 1409 and has an exceptionally well-preserved cloister.
Discover more destinations: RoĂźtal, Wilhermsdorf, Cadolzburg, Langenzenn, Stein, Oberasbach, FĂĽrth, Zirndorf.
Back to the overview of the wider travel region: FĂĽrth.
