Lookout Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Michelau im Steigerwald

Lookout Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

Easy

3.3

(3)

hikers

Lookout Tower – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Burgruine Zabelstein

01:09

3.79km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

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29 m

View of Schweinfurt

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Above Neuhof you have a beautiful view of the wide countryside.

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1.04 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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1.15 km

Lookout Tower

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1.15 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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1.28 km

Lingmannhaus

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1.33 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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1.41 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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2.00 km

Donkey Spring

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An old spring connection - the donkey fountain, from which the former castle residents supplied themselves with drinking water. But also very welcome for hikers. Large seating available.

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