At the Katzenbuckelturm, the highest point in the Odenwald, there's an idyllic rest area that offers hikers a well-deserved break. Here, you'll find several seating areas perfect for enjoying the impressive view and recharging your batteries.

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If you've had enough of the view, you can take a break at one of the several benches.

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The small rest area is equipped with two benches and a table with an old stone slab

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2. Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Feriendorf Waldbrunn

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3. View from the Katzenbuckel Tower – Cat hump tower loop from Feriendorf Waldbrunn

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Elevation 680 m

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Saturday 24 January

-1°C

-6°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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