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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

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LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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Location: Zeil a. Main, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Ragnar Jakobsson

April 16, 2025

Cycling

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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Martin_Bauerschmitt

April 26, 2019

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Beautiful vantage point on the old stone wall of the castle ruins, with a view of the Main valley and the Steigerwald.

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Franki

July 28, 2021

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Unfortunately, there is not much left of the castle, but the wild, jungle-like path to it is worth a look at Burg Schmachtenberg Castle. Make sure to use the Eselsteig at the fork down, a feast for the eyes for nature lovers. TOP 🔝 👍🏼.

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