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: November 26, 2025

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Naturpark Steigerwald

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Steigerwald (ehemals Schutzzone)

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.63 km

View of Castell from the vineyards

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The Steigerwald Panoramaweg leads past this point and, in good weather, offers a magnificent view of the wine village of Castell. The picturesque little town nestles on the slope below the Schlossberg, beautifully situated between vineyards, orchards and forest.

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3.81 km

View of Castell and the Franconian Countryside from Herrenberg

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Opposite the tower on the Schlossberg lies the Herrenberg. Here you can marvel at the panorama in the Steigerwald foreland in the shade of the many chestnut trees.

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3.90 km

Gerichtslinde Above Castell

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Small elevation next to the Herrenberg. Linden tree in very good condition.

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4.01 km

Oberschloss Tower Ruin (Castell Castle Ruins)

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The tower on the Schlossberg is only open once a year, namely on the wine hiking day in Castell, which takes place on the first weekend in September. Then you …

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4.36 km

View of the Casteller Schlossberg vineyards – Most Beautiful Wine View 2012

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The view absolutely deserves the title!
There have been 3 elections so far:
2012, 2016 and 2020

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5.21 km

Tränksee

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Nice lake to rest and cool off ...

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6.69 km

Archaeological Site

12.7 km

Greuth–Castell–Wüstenfelden Memorial

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Resting place in the great outdoors, near Castell

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13.9 km

Castell Castle Park

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Small and beautiful

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

3.83 km

682 m

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

3.60 km

2.84 km

1.12 km

574 m

307 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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