Zeiler Käppele (Lourdes Grotto) – Zeil am Main Market Square loop from Zeil

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Zeiler Käppele (Lourdes Grotto) – Zeil am Main Market Square loop from Zeil

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Zeiler Käppele (Lourdes Grotto) – Zeil am Main Market Square loop from Zeil

01:22

4.56km

130m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Haßberge

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone)

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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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2.39 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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2.47 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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2.51 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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3.31 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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3.55 km

Zeil am Main Town Hall

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The substructure of the Zeil town hall dates from the 14th century. The half-timbered structure above it dates from 1540. Beautifully restored, the town hall is the eye-catcher on the Zeil market square.

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3.62 km

Obere Tor Street, Zeil am Main

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One of the many beautiful streets with half-timbered houses in Zeil am Main.

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3.67 km

Zeil am Main Market Square

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Directly on the Main Cycle Path lies the medieval half-timbered town Zeil am Main with the market square, the "Guts Stube Zeils", the narrow side streets, picturesque corners and remains of the fortifications.

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