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Landkreis Schweinfurt

Donnersdorf

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Monastery Hut on Gangolfsberg loop from Donnersdorf

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Schweinfurt

Donnersdorf

Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Monastery Hut on Gangolfsberg loop from Donnersdorf

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins – Monastery Hut on Gangolfsberg loop from Donnersdorf

02:39

27.9km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

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10.1 km

Forest Trail in Steigerwald Nature Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A very nice route to ride, especially in autumn.

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13.2 km

Bench by the Pond in Steigerwald Nature Park

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A beautifully designed rest area at a wetland biotope.

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15.2 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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15.4 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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16.1 km

Zabelsteinhöfe Stone Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

In ancient times, the Zabelstein farms stood here. A memorial plaque commemorates this.

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18.7 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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19.3 km

Monastery Hut on Gangolfsberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice resting place after the steep climb

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19.6 km

Kloster

Forest

23.5 km

Donkey Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

4.72 km

3.44 km

322 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

5.63 km

2.06 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Zabelstein Castle Ruins

Zabelstein Observation Tower and Ruins

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