Discover Michelau i.Steigerwald

Michelau i.Steigerwald is defined by its vineyards and forests. Hiking trails, a cycle tour over the Zabelstein and Balthasar Neumann’s parish church offer different reasons to discover the town.

Scenery and trails in Michelau

Near Prüßberg, the “Spitalgrund and Upper Volkach Valley” nature reserve was designated in 1985. It follows the upper reaches of the Volkach and encompasses meadows, alluvial forests and ravine woodlands lining the streams. These habitats add a distinctive feature alongside the vineyards and forests characteristic of the landscape of the municipality of Michelau im Steigerwald.

Hiking with different themes

The “Dreiorama - Schweinfurt Hiking Delight” circular trail starts in Michelau im Steigerwald and is considered an “insider tip” in the Steigerwald Wine Panorama and Schweinfurt region. Another option is the 1.8 km “Experience the Forest with All Your Senses” themed trail. It invites nature lovers of all ages to explore and discover. This means a circular trail with a regional character and a trail with a clearly stated forest theme and specified length are both available.

Cycling and other activities

The “Around the Zabelstein” cycle tour starts in Altmannsdorf, a district of Michelau, and crosses the 489 m-high Zabelstein. It runs through beech forests and vineyards and offers far-reaching views. This provides a different way to experience the landscape than the walking trails: the focus here is on the cycle tour, the ridge and the transition between forest and vineyards.

The Steigerwald Archery Course in Neuhof offers a “Forest” course with 21 stations and a “Meadow” course with another seven stations. If you plan to include this activity, check the latest access information before your visit.

Architecture and other impressions

Architecture enthusiasts will also find a specific landmark in town: the parish church in Michelau i.Steigerwald is a work by master builder Balthasar Neumann. It adds a cultural dimension right in Michelau to the landscape and outdoor activity themes.

Additional destinations in the wider Schweinfurt travel destination

The wider Schweinfurt travel destination offers further nature and cultural attractions. The former Brönnhof military training area was included in the National Natural Heritage on January 13, 2016, covers 746 hectares and provides a habitat for protected species such as Bechstein’s bat and the great crested newt. At Lake Ellertshäuser, in the north of the Schweinfurt district, the focus is on its use as a local recreation area. The Franconian Wayside Shrine Centre in Egenhausen offers a cultural history highlight: its modern permanent exhibition on the cultural history of wayside shrines covers around 90 square metres.

When choosing your stay, consider whether you would like to focus on hiking, cycling and architecture in Michelau, or also include the distinct nature and cultural attractions of the wider Schweinfurt travel destination.

Discover more destinations: Stadtlauringen, Wipfeld, Dingolshausen, Werneck, Oberschwarzach, Grafenrheinfeld, Dittelbrunn, Wasserlosen.

View the wider travel overview: Schweinfurt.