Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Eckersdorf
Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Eckersdorf
Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation
Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 227 out of 231 hikers
Location: Eckersdorf, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation
- Easy
4.8
(30)
135
Franzosenbrücke Bridge – 🏛️ Schloss Fantaisie loop from Eckersdorf01:36
5.81km
100m
Intermediate4.9
(46)
156
Franzosenbrücke Bridge – Salamandertal Sandstone Gorge loop from Lerchenbühl02:29
9.01km
150m
Expert4.0
(3)
10
Franzosenbrücke Bridge – 🌈 Schlosspark Fantaisie loop from Eckersdorf05:01
18.7km
220m
Tips
The Katzenstein is a sandstone rock with interesting weathering. It used to be possible to climb it, with steps carved into the rock. A chain now hangs as a barrier at the natural monument.
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•July 10, 2024
The Katzenstein is a natural monument and geotope near Eckersdorf. The sandstone block was prepared from the soft sandstone layers by natural weathering.
translated by•March 23, 2020
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Location: Eckersdorf, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Katzenstein Sandstone Rock Formation
- Easy
4.8
(30)
135
Franzosenbrücke Bridge – 🏛️ Schloss Fantaisie loop from Eckersdorf01:36
5.81km
100m
Intermediate4.9
(46)
156
Franzosenbrücke Bridge – Salamandertal Sandstone Gorge loop from Lerchenbühl02:29
9.01km
150m
Expert4.0
(3)
10
Franzosenbrücke Bridge – 🌈 Schlosspark Fantaisie loop from Eckersdorf05:01
18.7km
220m
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