Stollburg Ruins – Wine History Trail Handthal loop from Dolinen im Mahlholz

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Stollburg Ruins – Wine History Trail Handthal loop from Dolinen im Mahlholz

Moderate

4.5

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Stollburg Ruins – Wine History Trail Handthal loop from Dolinen im Mahlholz

03:04

10.7km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

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1.94 km

Stollberg Hill

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Largest contiguous wine-growing region in the region. Great panorama from below and above... on the summit there is an old castle ruin and a beautiful viewing platform with 2 large wooden loungers.

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2.05 km

Stollburg Ruins

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Nice ascent and fabulous view from the very well-preserved castle ruins!

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5.14 km

View over Oberschwarzach and the Steigerwald vineyards

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From here you really have a wonderful view over Franconia. Oberschwarzach is right in front of you, and when the weather is good you can even see the "Egg Cinema" …

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5.15 km

Stollburg Inn

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Surrounded by extensive vineyards up here on the slope of the Stollberg the Gaststube Stollburg. From the terrace you have an incomparable view of the surrounding landscape. The restaurant is …

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5.16 km

Stollburg Vineyard

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Stollburg Tower

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5.25 km

Terroir F – Mandlberg Steinburg Viewpoint

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Interesting questions are answered on the red handrails, such as
- when and where was viticulture invented
- where was the oldest still liquid wine found
- when did wine come to Lower Franconia

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5.37 km

Wine History Trail Handthal

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The path from Terrior F Handthal up to the Stollburg ruins leads over this steep climb.
One side of the path has been fitted with a handrail on which the …

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5.59 km

Steigerwald Panorama Trail

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The Steigerwald Panoramaweg from Bad Windsheim to Bamberg is the best tour I've run; we run a stage every few weeks and "are now" in Abtswind; the path always leads …

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