Hiking Highlight
The lake was created by infiltration of groundwater into a former quarry. Interestingly, even dry periods and periods of heavy precipitation have a direct impact on the water level of the lake.
October 4, 2018
The lake is pure relaxation, water, plants, tranquility and rocks. It's like a vacation in the mountains
July 21, 2019
The Katzenbuckel is an extinct volcano and with 626 m the highest mountain of the Odenwald. On the mountain stands the observation tower Katzenbuckel. It is the place of Katzenbuckelsees (ex quarry) and the path of the crystals (nature trail). The Katzenbuckel rises in the nature park Neckartal-Odenwald in the district of the municipality Waldbrunn. Its summit is located 3 km west of their nucleus and 4 km east-northeast of the core town of Eberbach am Neckar. Waldkatzenbach lies at the southeastern foot of the slope. For the origin of the word "Katzenbuckel" there are various unsecured explanations. According to one, the figure of the mountain should have reminded the inhabitants of the curved back of a cat. Others derive the mountain name from the tribal name of the Chatten, which once had their main settlement area in northern and central Hesse; He also lives on behalf of the state of Hesse, which is only three kilometers away.
June 19, 2019
This lake is a worthwhile destination any time of the year.
In winter, when there is snow, it looks like enchanted there.
December 1, 2020
The Katzenbuckel is located in the Neckar-Odenwald district, Baden-Württemberg.
- he is an extinct volcano
- approx. 627 m above sea level NHN and the highest point in the Odenwald
- there is a lookout tower (approx. 20 m high) and a geological educational trail "Path of the Crystals"
- is located above Waldkatzenbach (a district of Waldbrunn) on the country road 524 between Mudau and Eberbach
- Further information:
- waldbrunn-odenwald.de/index.php?id=400
- waldbrunn-odenwald.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Dateien/Katzensteig/Katzensteig_Flyer_Druck.pdf
- waldbrunn-odenwald.de/fileadmin/Dateien/Dateien/Katzensteig/Karte_Katzensteig.pdf
August 28, 2020
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