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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

03:34

12.6km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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Start point

Train Station

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846 m

Abbot Degen Statue

Highlight • Monument

According to tradition, Abbot Degen brought the green Silvaner vine from Austria (Silvania; cf. Transylvania) to Franconia in 1665, where the resilient vine was successfully cultivated and is now THE vine of Franconia.

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4.41 km

Zeiler Höhenweg and Winzertreppe View of the Main Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful stretch of trail surrounded by nature, with beautiful views.

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7.33 km

Winzertreppe in the Haßberge Nature Park

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An adventurous up/down climb over an old staircase that is not DIN-compliant. Surefootedness is required here. When it's wet it can be very difficult. But a great way

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7.34 km

Vineyards of Lower Franconia

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great gravel track like in Tuscany - between wine and view.

Also ideal for gravel bike riders!
More tips for gravel bike adventures in the area at graveldeluxe.com or in my Komoot profile komoot.de/user/graveldeluxe

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8.94 km

Ziegelangerer Ölschnabel Vineyard

Highlight • Natural

Nice view from the vineyards into the Main valley. Refreshments are available.

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9.71 km

View of the Main Valley from Eselssteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewpoint is located on the Eselssteig between Zeil am Main and Ziegelanger and leads for the most part through and along vineyards and offers hikers a magnificent view of the Main valley over a length of around 5 km.

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11.0 km

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Schmachtenberg Castle is the ruin of a Hussite-era fort belonging to the Bishopric of Bamberg near Zeil am Main in the Haßberge district of Lower Franconia. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Schmachtenberg

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

2.66 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

5.74 km

2.51 km

1.56 km

1.55 km

867 m

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

Abbot Degen Statue

Zeiler Höhenweg and Winzertreppe View of the Main Valley

Winzertreppe in the Haßberge Nature Park

Vineyards of Lower Franconia

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View of the Main Valley from Eselssteig

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

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