Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Zeil am Main Market Square loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Zeil am Main Market Square loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Zeil am Main Market Square loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

03:40

13.3km

210m

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: September 26, 2026

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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539 m

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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634 m

Winemaker's Staircase Steinbach

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The winemaker's steps are relatively easy to climb from below. Due to the often irregular stones of the steps, sturdy shoes, or at least sports shoes, are recommended. The descent …

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746 m

Winzertreppe (Vinegrower's Steps) with View of the Main Valley

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You should be sure-footed here. The stairs are steep and the steps vary in height. Sturdy shoes and not much shopping are an advantage here.
The winemaker's stairs can be accessed from both above and below.

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1.37 km

Pfaffenberg

Nature Reserve

5.46 km

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

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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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7.00 km

Zeiler Käppele Pilgrimage Church

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The landmark of Zeil am Main is the "Zeiler Käppele", a pilgrimage church that towers above the town on the Kapellenberg and can be seen from afar. A miniature replica …

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7.99 km

Zeil am Main Town Hall

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The substructure of the Zeil town hall dates from the 14th century. The half-timbered structure above it dates from 1540. Beautifully restored, the town hall is the eye-catcher on the Zeil market square.

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8.04 km

Zeil am Main Market Square

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Directly on the Main Cycle Path lies the medieval half-timbered town Zeil am Main with the market square, the "Guts Stube Zeils", the narrow side streets, picturesque corners and remains of the fortifications.

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