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Abt-Degen-Steig

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Abt-Degen-Steig

02:38

9.16km

210m

Hiking

The Abt-Degen-Steig, a nearly nine-kilometer-long circular trail, takes you into the heart of the world of Franconian wine and its unique cultural landscape. Signposted throughout with the symbol of the "Green Bocksbeutel," the tour leads through the wine-growing towns of Schmachtenberg, Ziegelanger and Steinbach.

Along the way, numerous boards inform you about the geology, grape varieties and the history of wine-growing in this region. The barrier-free design of the circular trail makes it accessible to all hiking enthusiasts, while the atmospheric vineyards offer a perfect ambience for enjoyment and relaxation.

The craftsmanship of the winegrowers, who cultivate their steep slopes with great dedication, is particularly impressive. The natural care of the vineyards promotes biodiversity and gives each plot and each wine an individual character.

With over 1,700 hours of sunshine a year and the heat-storing Keuper soils, grapes ripen here to produce wines of the highest quality. Enjoy the wonderful views, the interplay of nature and culture, and let yourself be enchanted by the diversity of the Abt-Degen wine valley.

by Haßberge Tourismus e.V.

Last updated: December 16, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

Catholic Parish Church of St. Kilian Ziegelanger

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The Catholic parish church St. Kilian in Ziegelanger belongs to the parish community "Am Weinstock Jesu" with Zeil am Main, Sand and Krum.

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2.41 km

View of the Main River from Naturpark Haßberge vineyards

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Beautiful view between the vines directly onto the Main.

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2.81 km

Gesichtshäusla

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The laughing Wengertshäusla is one of several traditional vineyard houses located on the Abt-Degen-Steig in the medieval vineyards between Zeil am Main and the Ebelsbach district of Steinbach. With location boards with geological information, wine variety boards and information on viticulture and cultural history, you can quench your thirst for knowledge and enjoy a delicious wine, especially the Silvaner, during a stop.

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3.19 km

Steinbach Vineyard Relief

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

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3.49 km

Winemaker's Staircase Steinbach

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

The winemaker's steps are relatively easy to climb from below. Due to the often irregular stones of the steps, sturdy shoes, or at least sports shoes, are recommended. The descent requires a head for heights and a firm footing, as the steepness of the slope can be a bit of an adventure. From the stairs you have a wonderful view over the Main valley.

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3.69 km

Zeiler Höhenweg and Winzertreppe View of the Main Valley

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Beautiful stretch of trail surrounded by nature, with beautiful views.

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6.21 km

Old Ziegelanger Path

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Natural hiking trail on a historic road. Old cobblestones are still visible in places.

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7.29 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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9.16 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

1.93 km

1.75 km

962 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.10 km

1.55 km

277 m

250 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

25°C

16°C

81 %

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Comments

July 2, 2022,Abt-Degen-Steig

The Abt-Degen-Steig is almost always mentioned when it comes to the most beautiful wine hiking trails in Franconia. However, I have my own favorites and am critical of such listings 😉 So I formed my own opinion of this hike near Zeil am Main.

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September 21, 2023,1. Wanderung im Frankenland

was a very nice tour, very demanding and hot at what felt like 30°

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January 7, 2023,Abt-Degen-Steig Weinwanderweg

A pleasant round that still offers 1-2 highlights even in cloudy January.
Unfortunately we had to cancel the extension to the Zeiler Käppele - paw bent 😔🦮
Next time in the area.

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November 11, 2023,Weinwanderweg Abt-Degen-Steig (Zeil am Main)

Wine and Main, Bockstaschen and castle tempt you on the Abt-Degen-Steig, which runs through the vineyards between Zeil and Steinbach and is marked with a green Bockstaschen. We are in Lower Franconia and are hiking through the vineyards of Franconian wine, some of which is still produced here by hand. We pass through the Zeiler Kapellenberg vineyard, through Ziegelanger, take …

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April 22, 2023,Schöne Wanderung durch die Weinberge auf dem Abt Degen Steig zum Zeiler Käppele

Very nice hike through the vineyards on the Abt-Degen-Steig, over the Schmachtenberg castle ruins to the Zeiler Käppele. From there you have a great view of Zeil am Main. It's also worth taking a break in the inn at the Zeiler Käppele, the cake is really delicious and the wine tastes good too 😉
From there it went through Zeil …

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September 28, 2025,Abt Degen Steig - Zeil am Main 🥰

A truly beautiful trail with amazing views! We were lucky – the wineries along the way were serving drinks! 🥂😅

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April 30, 2023,Auf das Leben!

languish!mountain!
First public tour after the Easter Monday collarbone tour.
We are still alive!

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October 1, 2023,Auf dem Abt-Degen-Steig durch die Weinberge

In summer temperatures, a special route through the Franconian vineyards on the slopes of the Main was on the program with interesting insights into the local wine culture.
At the end there was also a fresh Federweißer from the producer.

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April 28, 2020

The Abt-Degen-Steig, a nearly nine-kilometer-long circular trail, takes you into the heart of the world of Franconian wine and its unique cultural landscape. Signposted throughout with the symbol of the "Green Bocksbeutel," the tour leads through the wine-growing towns of Schmachtenberg, Ziegelanger

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March 15, 2022

Lt. various search queries on the Internet, it is possible to walk the Abt-Degen-Steig on a circular hike of 25 km. Unfortunately, I can't find the appropriate gpx file anywhere. Can Haßberge Tourismus provide this? I would be very happy about that. Request for feedback. Thanks very much!

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Abt-Degen-Steig

Catholic Parish Church of St. Kilian Ziegelanger

View of the Main River from Naturpark Haßberge vineyards

Gesichtshäusla

Steinbach Vineyard Relief

Winemaker's Staircase Steinbach

Zeiler Höhenweg and Winzertreppe View of the Main Valley

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Schmachtenberg Castle Ruins

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