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Michelau im Steigerwald

Lingmannhaus – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

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Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Lingmannhaus – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Moderate

4.8

(36)

131

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Lingmannhaus – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

02:52

10.2km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

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1.93 km

Forest Playground at Naturpark Steigerwald

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Beautiful forest playground for young and old.

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4.69 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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5.11 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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5.16 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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5.29 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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5.29 km

Originally over 90 percent of the Steigerwald was covered with beech forest. Massive deforestation has caused a dramatic decline in beeches over the centuries, often replaced by faster-growing softwoods. In …

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.56 km

1.82 km

1.11 km

455 m

239 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.63 km

2.53 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Lingmannhaus – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Forest Playground at Naturpark Steigerwald

Narrow forest path by the Zabelstein castle ruins

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Lingmannhaus

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Lookout Tower

Beech forest

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