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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

04:09

14.9km

250m

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: July 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 km

Winzertreppe in the Haßberge Nature Park

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An adventurous up/down climb over an old staircase that is not DIN-compliant. Surefootedness is required here. When it's wet it can be very difficult. But a great way

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5.66 km

Winzertreppe (Vinegrower's Steps) with View of the Main Valley

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You should be sure-footed here. The stairs are steep and the steps vary in height. Sturdy shoes and not much shopping are an advantage here.
The winemaker's stairs can be accessed from both above and below.

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6.07 km

Steinbach Vineyard Relief

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful stone relief right on the path. There is also a bench for a rest.

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7.89 km

View of the Main Valley from the Vineyards

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Very nice view of the Main valley

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10.2 km

Zeiler Käppele Pilgrimage Church

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The landmark of Zeil am Main is the "Zeiler Käppele", a pilgrimage church that towers above the town on the Kapellenberg and can be seen from afar. A miniature replica …

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11.6 km

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Schmachtenberg Castle is the ruin of a Hussite-era fort belonging to the Bishopric of Bamberg near Zeil am Main in the Haßberge district of Lower Franconia. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Schmachtenberg

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11.9 km

Eselssteig Trail to Schmachtenburg Castle Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Eselssteig between Zeil am Main and Ziegelanger mostly leads through and along vineyards and offers hikers a magnificent view of the Main valley over a length of around 5 km.

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13.5 km

Vineyards of Lower Franconia

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Great gravel track like in Tuscany - between wine and view.

Also ideal for gravel bike riders!
More tips for gravel bike adventures in the area at graveldeluxe.com or in my Komoot profile komoot.de/user/graveldeluxe

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

5.07 km

1.91 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

2.73 km

1.87 km

1.72 km

422 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

23°C

10°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 30, 2022,Abt Degen Steig 🍇

From Ebelsbach via the Abt Degen Steig to the Zeiler Käppele. The view of the Main Valley cannot be described. Just beautiful. From Käppele down to Zeil via the Way of the Cross. Zeil is worth seeing with its half-timbered houses.
The well-deserved pint of Silvaner was served in the Zeiler dining room. We recommend.

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach

Winzertreppe in the Haßberge Nature Park

Winzertreppe (Vinegrower's Steps) with View of the Main Valley

Steinbach Vineyard Relief

View of the Main Valley from the Vineyards

Zeiler Käppele Pilgrimage Church

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

Eselssteig Trail to Schmachtenburg Castle Ruins

Vineyards of Lower Franconia

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