Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

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Michelau im Steigerwald

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

01:34

13.9km

250m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 km

Frey am Zabelstein Kiosk and Pavilion

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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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11.2 km

Bauken Herz Hut at Zabelstein

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Very nice for a longer rest.

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11.3 km

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

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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 …

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11.3 km

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

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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 …

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11.4 km

Lingmannhaus

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11.5 km

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

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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 …

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11.5 km

Stone cairns on Zabelstein

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Many stone men or stone towers stacked on top of each other. People have put a lot of effort into this

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11.9 km

Narrow forest path by the Zabelstein castle ruins

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Not far from the real highlight of the area, the Zabelstein castle ruins, a beautiful narrow forest path leads along the hill.

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12.8 km

Dorfweiher

Lake

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

2.41 km

1.52 km

1.18 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

6.28 km

2.70 km

2.07 km

1.65 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

6°C

-1°C

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lingmannhaus loop from Michelau i.Steigerwald

Frey am Zabelstein Kiosk and Pavilion

Bauken Herz Hut at Zabelstein

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

Lingmannhaus

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Stone cairns on Zabelstein

Narrow forest path by the Zabelstein castle ruins

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