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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

03:32

12.4km

270m

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: May 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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846 m

Abbot Degen Statue

Highlight • Monument

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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4.41 km

Zeiler Höhenweg and Winzertreppe View of the Main Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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7.33 km

Winzertreppe in the Haßberge Nature Park

Highlight • Structure

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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7.34 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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8.25 km

Whimsical Face House in the Vineyards

Highlight • Structure

nice bench

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9.04 km

Ziegelangerer Ölschnabel Vineyard

Highlight • Natural

Nice view from the vineyards into the Main valley. Refreshments are available.

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9.81 km

View of the Main Valley from Eselssteig

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewpoint is located on the Eselssteig between Zeil am Main and Ziegelanger and leads for the most part 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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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

2.66 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

5.91 km

2.51 km

1.56 km

1.38 km

748 m

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

27°C

14°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Abbot Degen Statue – Vineyards of Lower Franconia loop from Zeil

Abbot Degen Statue

Zeiler Höhenweg and Winzertreppe View of the Main Valley

Winzertreppe in the Haßberge Nature Park

Vineyards of Lower Franconia

Whimsical Face House in the Vineyards

Ziegelangerer Ölschnabel Vineyard

View of the Main Valley from Eselssteig

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