Schwanberg

Rising to an elevation of 474 meters, Schwanberg stands as a prominent natural formation within the Steigerwald mountain range of Lower Franconia.

The counts of Castell established their presence on Schwanberg by constructing a fortress that remained an essential defensive position through multiple centuries.

The Protestant order Communität Casteller Ring maintains a spiritual center on Schwanberg, offering retreat facilities and religious services to visitors.

Multiple marked hiking trails lead to the summit, with the Küchenmeisterhütte mountain hut providing rest facilities for outdoor enthusiasts along the way.

The southern slopes of Schwanberg contain vineyards that produce grapes in the specific soil and climate conditions of this elevated terrain.

Location: Bavaria

Elevation above the sea: 474 m

GPS coordinates: 49.71951,10.27626

Latest update: March 29, 2025 08:14