Playground at Schloßberg – Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins loop from Oberscheinfeld

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Bavaria

Middle Franconia

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Oberscheinfeld

Playground at Schloßberg – Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins loop from Oberscheinfeld

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Playground at Schloßberg – Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins loop from Oberscheinfeld

02:32

9.20km

160m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Steigerwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Horse enclosure at the edge of the forest

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A horse enclosure at the edge of the forest

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5.43 km

Red Cross at the Highest Point of Oberscheinfeld

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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6.02 km

Old Boundary Stone of the Casteller Forest

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Old landmark to the Casteller forest

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6.47 km

03:04 Trail Junction

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It's this way. Striking intersection.

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7.31 km

Scenic circular trail on Schloßberg with a view of Naturpark Steigerwald

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There are a variety of different routes here, depending on your mood.

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8.32 km

Playground at Schloßberg

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Work in progress 07/29/2022

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8.33 km

Oberscheinfeld Castle Ruins

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The until the 16th century In 1114-1202 castle called "Scheinfeld" was the seat of a noble family of the same name. In 1202 Friderich de Scevvelt borrowed money from Bishop …

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8.73 km

Eisenbahnweg Trail, Naturpark Steigerwald

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Really beautiful. If it has rained the days before, but also humid.

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9.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.70 km

2.04 km

258 m

192 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.78 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

November 13, 2025,Steigerwald-Runde Ruine Scharfeneck

For your information: the geographical location of the images was determined by komoot itself. The sequence of photos does NOT indicate the route.

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November 13, 2025,Steigerwald-Runde Ruine Scharfeneck

For your information: the geographical location of the images was determined by komoot itself. The sequence of photos does NOT indicate the route.

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May 25, 2025,Steigerwald-Runde "Ruine Scharfeneck"

The Steigerwald Nature Park opened the "Scharfeneck Ruins" tour in Oberscheinfeld today. It is one of 16 newly designated Steigerwald loops in the Steigerwald Nature Park. The guided hike began at the hiking car park at the Ziegelhütte in Oberscheinfeld. It followed the Prühlbach stream before climbing up into the Schönen Buchschlag. On natural paths through oak and beech forests, …

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