Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

Moderate

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

02:24

8.25km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29 m

View of Schweinfurt

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

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727 m

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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1.88 km

Donkey Spring

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An old spring connection - the donkey fountain, from which the former castle residents supplied themselves with drinking water. But also very welcome for hikers. Large seating available.

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5.85 km

Former Charcoal Kiln at Zabelstein

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The Zigeunerhütte is on the right in the forest after about 3 km. Shortly before the Zabelstein ruins, there is a coal pile on the right. This was in operation …

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6.21 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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6.82 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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7.11 km

Lingmannhaus

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7.16 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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8.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

1.55 km

791 m

636 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

1.43 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 10 September

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Comments

November 19, 2023,Eselsbrünnle und Zabelstein – Runde 🫏

We took a tour to Zabelstein in beautiful autumn weather. The path is easy to walk, only the part to the tower is a bit difficult. But it doesn't have to be done 🗼

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