Hiking Highlight
Magnificent panoramic view from the highest point of the Odenwald.
In addition to the tower, there are also some picnic options on rest benches (new or optionally moss-covered). There are some interesting rocks not far from the tower.
October 4, 2018
Highest elevation of the Odenwald. From here you have a wonderful view over the hills of the Odenwald
June 30, 2019
The Katzenbuckelturm
... and the phenomenon of the magnetic summit rocks
Don't forget the compass when hiking the cat's hump; on the summit rocks you can observe an amazing phenomenon. "Some claim that a deviation of the magnetic needle on the cat's hump has already been observed. But this seems to be based on a mistake," believed Albert Ludwig Grimm at the time. But it is not a mistake! Lightning has produced a significant magnetic deviation on the magnetite-containing summit rocks. Give it a try yourself ...
August 23, 2019
The Katzenbuckel is an extinct volcano and with 626 m above sea level. NHN [1] the highest mountain in the Odenwald. It is located near Waldkatzenbach in the Neckar-Odenwald district in Baden-Württemberg.
The Katzenbuckel lookout tower stands on the mountain. It is the site of the Katzenbuckelsee (ex-quarry) and the way of the crystals (educational trail).
more: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katzenbuckel
September 16, 2019
Well-preserved tower that can be climbed. The climb is quite narrow, with some viewing windows. Above a beautiful panoramic view of the Odenwald. Enough space for several people.
April 12, 2020
Great view from the highest point in the Odenwald. Climbing the tower is worthwhile even if the spiral staircase is narrow and dark in some places. It is recommended to have a flashlight or cell phone with you.
December 29, 2019
almost 90 steps up (hopefully without oncoming traffic) and you have a great all-round view👍
September 6, 2020
With its 626 m, the Katzenbuckel is the highest elevation in the Odenwald. It is an extinct volcano. It is located between Eberbach am Neckar and Waldbrunn in Baden-Württemberg. From its 20 m high observation tower you have a wonderful view over the Odenwald to the Neckar
November 15, 2020
From up here you really have a magnificent view of the Odenwald. It's also nice to see how the landscape changes, depending on which direction you look. Ascent is narrow, space for several people at the top.
April 12, 2020
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