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Lower Franconia

Marswald Playground – Schlossberg Swing loop from Zell am Ebersberg

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Lower Franconia

Marswald Playground – Schlossberg Swing loop from Zell am Ebersberg

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Marswald Playground – Schlossberg Swing loop from Zell am Ebersberg

02:28

8.52km

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: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

558 m

Knetzberge-Böhlgrund Natural Forest

Highlight • Forest

Location: Information board just before the entrance to Zell a. Ebersberg at the end/beginning of Schlangenweg.

The forest conservation area has an area of around 847 hectares. This area connects the two natural forest reserves Böhlgrund and Mordgrund.

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2

1.63 km

Schlangenweg Trail (Zell am Ebersberg)

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The snake path hike is certainly one of the most scenic forest hikes in the Steigerwald. A beautiful, narrow and "meandering" path leads the hiker through the canyon forests in …

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3

2.27 km

Herman de Vries Golden Words – Natura Numquam Errat Sandstone Block

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The artist Herman de Vries, whose signs and quotations about the nature of nature can be found in several places in the Steigerwald, says: "Nature doesn't need people, people need …

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5.46 km

Marswald Playground

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Nice quiet playground

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5

6.11 km

Wotansborn Spring in Mordgrund Natural Forest Reserve

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In natural forests, the natural development of forests with young, old and dying trees is protected. An increased proportion of dead wood is definitely desirable here.
Info natural forest "Knetzberge"

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6

7.13 km

Trail to Ebersberg Castle

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The landscape here is simply impressive.

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7

7.80 km

Schlossberg Swing

Highlight • Structure

The lounger swing is of course the highlight on the viewing platform of the Schlossberg.

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8

7.86 km

Ebersberg Castle Ring Wall Remains

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Remains of the former Ebersberg Castle can still be seen on the Schlossberg.

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8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.40 km

659 m

383 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.90 km

622 m

380 m

373 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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