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Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Village Pond Neuhof – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Village Pond Neuhof – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Moderate

4.8

(6)

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Village Pond Neuhof – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

01:30

5.07km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

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1.05 km

Neuhof Chapel (Michelau im Steigerwald)

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Neuhof is a hamlet in the district of the Michelau district of Altmannsdorf in the Lower Franconian district of Schweinfurt.
The history of Neuhof was shaped for a long time …

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1.11 km

Village Pond Neuhof

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Pond on the outskirts of the village, some willows line the shore and there are also a few benches.

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1.94 km

Narrow forest path by the Zabelstein castle ruins

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Not far from the real highlight of the area, the Zabelstein castle ruins, a beautiful narrow forest path leads along the hill.

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2.36 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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2.44 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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2.74 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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2.74 km

Lookout Tower

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3.85 km

View of Schweinfurt

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Above Neuhof you have a beautiful view of the wide countryside.

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5.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.63 km

787 m

529 m

239 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

979 m

832 m

790 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Village Pond Neuhof – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Neuhof Chapel (Michelau im Steigerwald)

Village Pond Neuhof

Narrow forest path by the Zabelstein castle ruins

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Lookout Tower

View of Schweinfurt

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