Lookout Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Lookout Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

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Lookout Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

02:01

7.08km

160m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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984 m

Frey am Zabelstein Kiosk and Pavilion

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The wooden Kisok on the Zabelstein is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 12 o'clock. You get here in addition to cold and hot drinks and small dishes from the grill.

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1.09 km

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

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After the original lords of the castle died out, the castle on the Zabelstein came into the possession of the Würzburg diocese around 1300. The prince-bishops had the castle expanded …

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1.16 km

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

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The new observation tower offers a beautiful view of the Main Valley and the edge of the Steigerwald. The new tower should have been built a few meters higher so …

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1.23 km

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

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On top of the 475 meter high Zabelstein is an observation tower accessible at all times. On its platform high above the treetops you have a unique view over the …

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3.78 km

Zabelstein Trailhead Parking

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sometimes, on public holidays, there is a lot going on, but otherwise, a very special place, the ZABELSTEIN.

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5.64 km

Zabelsteiner Höfe Rest Area and Well

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The farms first documented in the 14th century belonged to the nearby Zabelstein Castle complex. However, agricultural conditions on the ridge were not favorable, and the farms were abandoned around …

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7.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

1.43 km

858 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

2.21 km

1.63 km

418 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 10 September

21°C

6°C

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Comments

August 1, 2021,Zabelstein

After rain was reported everywhere today, we set out for Lower Franconia. Here the probability of rain was estimated to be the lowest. After visiting the Zabelstein, we walked the sculpture trail in Theinheim. The whole thing is garnished with visits to the Bayer brewery and the Bähr cellar in Schönbrunn. What a beautiful day.

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