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Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zell am Ebersberg

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Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zell am Ebersberg

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Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zell am Ebersberg

01:55

22.9km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

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24 m

St. Maria Immaculata Church, Zell am Ebersberg

Highlight • Religious Site

The Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Zell am Ebersberg belongs to the parish community of Knetzgau. In the 1970s, the existing church in need of renovation was demolished, only the church tower was preserved. A new modern church was built on the property: St. Maria Immaculata. Parts of the old church still exist in the tower area.

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1.80 km

Stone Arch Bridge Over Forest Stream, Steigerwald Nature Park

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Always impressive.

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2.15 km

Junction to Königseiche and Heidenschloss

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Old, impressive tree to reach via climbs

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5.35 km

Böhlbachtal Forest Path

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Slight downhill towards Zell!

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6.83 km

Monastery Hut on Gangolfsberg

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Nice resting place after the steep climb

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7.45 km

Forest Trail Towards Zabelstein

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The path is (May 22) in very bad condition after forest work.

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10.8 km

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 northern Steigerwald and the surrounding landscape. The view sweeps over the Schweinfurt basin and in good visibility to the 80 kilometers far away Rhön.

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11.3 km

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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 considerably and the castle was soon considered impregnable. The fortress became the official seat and important documents and the episcopal treasure were housed here.

The castle was badly damaged during the Peasants' War, but was rebuilt afterwards. In 1689 there was a devastating fire and the heavily damaged castle was abandoned.

Today the remains are listed and can still give you an impression of the former facility.

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.98 km

3.24 km

765 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.37 km

4.32 km

401 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

21°C

11°C

17 %

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Böhlbachtal Forest Path – Zabelstein Castle Ruins loop from Zell am Ebersberg

St. Maria Immaculata Church, Zell am Ebersberg

Stone Arch Bridge Over Forest Stream, Steigerwald Nature Park

Junction to Königseiche and Heidenschloss

Böhlbachtal Forest Path

Monastery Hut on Gangolfsberg

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Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

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