Mantel is a municipality located in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria, Germany.

It is known as a Markt, a town that was historically granted 'market rights'.

The town was first mentioned in official documents in 1212, and in 1945 it was incorporated into the municipality of Rupprechtsreuth.

Mantel is best known for its nature preserve, Naturwaldreservat Gscheibte Loh, as well as its castle, Schloss Steinfels [de].

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