Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Schweinfurt
Michelau im Steigerwald
Zabelstein Cistern
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Schweinfurt
Michelau im Steigerwald
Zabelstein Cistern
Zabelstein Cistern
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 107 out of 116 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Steigerwald
Location: Michelau im Steigerwald, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Zabelstein Cistern
- Easy
4.6
(63)
359
Zabelstein Observation Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Oberschwappach01:10
4.36km
50m
Intermediate4.6
(67)
232
Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Zabelstein Observation Tower loop from Altmannsdorf02:04
7.22km
160m
Expert4.3
(3)
16
View of Prüßberg – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald05:19
18.7km
390m
Tips
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 1840. Remains include the preserved cistern, the dried-up village pond, and some remains of walls. The fields and meadows are now all overgrown with forests.
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•March 16, 2025
The courtyards were first mentioned in the 14th century. Due to lack of water, farms were abandoned and the residents moved to the surrounding villages.
translated by•August 14, 2021
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Location: Michelau im Steigerwald, Landkreis Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Zabelstein Cistern
- Easy
4.6
(63)
359
Zabelstein Observation Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Oberschwappach01:10
4.36km
50m
Intermediate4.6
(67)
232
Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Zabelstein Observation Tower loop from Altmannsdorf02:04
7.22km
160m
Expert4.3
(3)
16
View of Prüßberg – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald05:19
18.7km
390m
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