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Burgruine Schmachtenberg – Lourdes-Grotte Zeiler Käppele Runde von Zeil

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Burgruine Schmachtenberg – Lourdes-Grotte Zeiler Käppele Runde von Zeil

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August 16, 2026

Burgruine Schmachtenberg – Lourdes-Grotte Zeiler Käppele Runde von Zeil

Easy

01:53

6.69km

3.5km/h

140m

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Overview

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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846 m

Abbot Degen Statue

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According to tradition, Abbot Degen brought the green Silvaner vine from Austria (Silvania; cf. Transylvania) to Franconia in 1665, where the resilient vine was successfully cultivated and is now THE vine of Franconia.

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1.40 km

View of the Main Valley from the Vineyards

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Very nice view of the Main valley

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1.95 km

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

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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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3.41 km

View of Zeil am Main from the Picnic Area

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A great view, very good cuisine and there are courtyard boxes with wine to go at regular intervals

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3.50 km

Zeiler Käppele (Lourdes Grotto)

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A Franconian Lourdes
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The Käppele chapel on Zeiler Kapellenberg (Zeiler Chapel Hill) is often referred to as the "Franconian Lourdes." The pilgrimage chapel was designed entirely in …

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3.53 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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5.56 km

Brauerei Göller beer garden

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The Göller brewery “Zur Alten Freyung” and the traditional restaurant “Zum Hirschen” have been family-owned since 1908. In the Middle Ages, this house was granted the real right to brew …

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5.80 km

Upper Altach in Zeil am Main

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Nice path along the Altach. In general, Zeil am Main is a very nice city.

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6.69 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.87 km

2.03 km

1.12 km

605 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

1.47 km

1.15 km

824 m

165 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Burgruine Schmachtenberg – Lourdes-Grotte Zeiler Käppele Runde von Zeil

Abbot Degen Statue

View of the Main Valley from the Vineyards

Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

View of Zeil am Main from the Picnic Area

Zeiler Käppele (Lourdes Grotto)

Zeiler Käppele Pilgrimage Church

Brauerei Göller beer garden

Upper Altach in Zeil am Main

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