딩골스하우젠 주변 최고의 버스 정류장 출발 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

With crucifix and Trinity, 1909 with bench

At the junction to the pilgrimage church there is a wayside cross with a bench

With table base, four-sided top with reliefs and crowning cross, 1754

The soldier Johann Georg Mitnacht is said to have experienced help in times of dire need 300 years ago when he marched with Prince Eugene's army against the Turks and was taken prisoner. Filled with great gratitude after his fortunate escape, he built the pilgrimage chapel "Maria Hilf." The first chapel, measuring approximately two by two meters, was built by Johann Georg Mitnacht in 1708. By the middle of the 19th century, however, it had become so dilapidated that it was demolished in 1847 and rebuilt in 1850. The new building soon proved to be dilapidated and too small, so a larger one was constructed. The new chapel was consecrated on September 12, 1875.

At just under 20 meters, the Zabelstein observation tower isn't all that tall, but its gratings in the floor and on the balustrade create a somehow incredibly airy feeling. The view is fantastic. Even if you can't see the Main River itself, you still have a wonderful view of the Main Valley. On a clear day, the Thuringian Forest, the Gramschatz Forest, and Franconian Switzerland can be seen on the horizon. The tower is the great-grandchild of the first observation tower on Zabelstein. The first tower (1956-1978) resembled a 15-meter-high hunter's lodge. The second (1978-1999) and third towers (1999-2019) were also made of wood. The new tower, erected in 2020, is the aforementioned grating structure, framed by wooden struts that widen outwards.

The beautifully designed steele fits perfectly into the landscape.

The Zabelstein ruins are a wonderful place. The remains of the castle, the rest area with kiosk and the observation tower are inviting. A childhood memory!

Beautiful views in all directions, for example to the Schwanberg.