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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lookout Tower loop from Hundelshausen

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Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Hundelshausen

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lookout Tower loop from Hundelshausen

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lookout Tower loop from Hundelshausen

01:10

4.36km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

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664 m

Forest Path in Naturpark Steigerwald

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Beautiful path especially suitable for prams

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1.02 km

Former Charcoal Kiln at Zabelstein

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The Zigeunerhütte is on the right in the forest after about 3 km. Shortly before the Zabelstein ruins, there is a coal pile on the right. This was in operation …

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1.37 km

Zabelsteiner Höfe Rest Area and Well

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The farms first documented in the 14th century belonged to the nearby Zabelstein Castle complex. However, agricultural conditions on the ridge were not favorable, and the farms were abandoned around …

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2.16 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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2.24 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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2.30 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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2.31 km

Lookout Tower

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4.22 km

Zabelstein Trailhead Parking

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sometimes, on public holidays, there is a lot going on, but otherwise, a very special place, the ZABELSTEIN.

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4.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.64 km

479 m

215 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

1.25 km

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

14°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

April 7, 2024,Ruine Zabelstein mit Aussichtsturm

Easily accessible paths, the kiosk at Zabelstein is open every weekend from Easter to October, where you can also get hot food, coffee, cakes and drinks at moderate prices

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November 1, 2023,Zum Aussichtsturm auf dem Zabelstein / Unterfranken

When the weather was very nice you could see as far as Schwanberg. I didn't know that this observation tower was swaying🤨. A lot of people apparently had the same idea, namely to enjoy this view 👍

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Lookout Tower loop from Hundelshausen

Forest Path in Naturpark Steigerwald

Former Charcoal Kiln at Zabelstein

Zabelsteiner Höfe Rest Area and Well

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

Zabelstein Nature and Biotope Trail

Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Lookout Tower

Zabelstein Trailhead Parking

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