Steinwiesen

Steinwiesen
Church of Virgin Mary
Location of Steinwiesen within Kronach district
Steinwiesen
Steinwiesen
Coordinates: 50°17′39″N 11°27′43″E / 50.29417°N 11.46194°E / 50.29417; 11.46194
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictKronach
Subdivisions5 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Gerhard Wunder (CSU)
Area
  Total
55.08 km2 (21.27 sq mi)
Elevation
374 m (1,227 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
  Total
3,297
  Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
96349
Dialling codes09262 in Teilen: 09260, 09267
Vehicle registrationKC
Websitewww.steinwiesen.de

Steinwiesen is a market town and municipality located in the Upper Franconian district of Kronach, in Bavaria, Germany. The town is situated about 100 km slightly east of due north of Nuremberg, and approximately 10 km northeast of Kronach. The main town is located in a valley, within the Franconian Forest Nature Park, and is known for its particularly scenic surroundings.