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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Easy

4.6

(27)

114

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

01:53

6.62km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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103 m

Forest Playground at Naturpark Steigerwald

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful forest playground for young and old.

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3.04 km

Frey am Zabelstein Kiosk and Pavilion

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The wooden Kisok on the Zabelstein is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 12 o'clock. You get here in addition to cold and hot drinks and small dishes from the grill.

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3.15 km

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 considerably and the castle was soon considered impregnable. The fortress became the official seat and important documents and the episcopal treasure were housed here.

The castle was badly damaged during the Peasants' War, but was rebuilt afterwards. In 1689 there was a devastating fire and the heavily damaged castle was abandoned.

Today the remains are listed and can still give you an impression of the former facility.

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3.21 km

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

Highlight • Trail

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 that the view is not restricted by the trees. A few more years and you'll sooner be able to admire the treetops 🙄

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3.29 km

Lingmannhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3.33 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 northern Steigerwald and the surrounding landscape. The view sweeps over the Schweinfurt basin and in good visibility to the 80 kilometers far away Rhön.

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3.48 km

Viewpoint on the Steigerwald Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

259 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

2.09 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Today

Friday 17 July

26°C

16°C

43 %

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Forest Playground at Naturpark Steigerwald

Frey am Zabelstein Kiosk and Pavilion

Lookout Tower