Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zeil

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Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zeil

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Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zeil

03:21

47.7km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 81 m for 42 m

After 47.6 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.93 km

Sand am Main

Highlight • Monument

The basket-making and wine-producing town of Sand am Main is definitely worth seeing.

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12.3 km

Böhlbachtal Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Slight downhill towards Zell!

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18.8 km

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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18.9 km

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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27.4 km

Vineyards Near Donnersdorf

Highlight • Natural

Dream weather

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33.0 km

St. Barbara's Church, Oberschwappach

Highlight • Religious Site

The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Barbara is the village church of Oberschwappach, a district of the municipality of Knetzgau in the Lower Franconian district of Haßberge. The church is located not far from Oberschwappach Castle. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Barbara_(Oberschwappach)

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33.0 km

St. Barbara's Church and Oberschwappach Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Barbara's Church was built in 1721, presumably by Joseph Greissing. The church is a hall church. The nave with three window axes, the recessed choir with one window axes, and the sacristy are arranged from north to south.

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