Lake Katzenbuckel – Cat hump tower loop from Waldbrunn

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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Katzenbuckel – Cat hump tower loop from Waldbrunn

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Lake Katzenbuckel – Cat hump tower loop from Waldbrunn

02:11

7.90km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Path of Crystals – Katzenbuckel Volcano

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The path goes above the Katzenbuckelsee along to the ski jump and then further up towards the tower. We actually found small crystals there.

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1.56 km

Lake Katzenbuckel

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The lake is pure relaxation. Water, plants, peace and rocks. This is like a holiday in the mountains.

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1.97 km

Katzenbuckel Ski Jump

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The Katzenbuckel is the highest mountain in the Odenwald. You can hike and mountain bike well here. It gets very steep towards the summit and when it is wet, the …

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2.16 km

View from the Katzenbuckel Tower

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From the tower at Katzenbuckelgipfel you have a great view over the Odenwald, Kraichgau and up to the northern Black Forest.

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2.81 km

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

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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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2.81 km

Cat hump tower

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Well-preserved tower that can be climbed. The ascent is quite narrow and offers some viewing windows. At the top, a beautiful panoramic view of the Odenwald awaits you. There is enough space for several people.

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2.87 km

Katzenbuckel Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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Lookout tower with a wonderful view over the region.

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3.43 km

View of the Königstuhl and Neunkircher Höhe

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the weather has to be right too, of course

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7.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

1.84 km

1.33 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

2.31 km

2.06 km

1.66 km

1.63 km

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

14°C

6°C

50 %

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Comments

February 15, 2026,Odenwald – Katzenbuckelturm - Runde von Feriendorf Waldbrunn

A short hike to an extinct volcano. Where the crater lake now lies, there used to be a quarry. You can walk a short distance along the crater rim and study the information panels. The educational trail with its display boards is very interesting. Next to the road, there's a former ski jump with a dilapidated tower. The tower on …

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January 12, 2026,Blindlings zum Katzenbuckel

A short hike from the sports field to Katzenbuckel hill with a detour to the lake.

There wasn't much to see. But the icy gusts, melting snow, and pervasive fog created an interesting atmosphere.

Three brave children were also out sledding there. 🛷

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September 25, 2021,ODW: Waldkatzenbach ~ Katzenbuckelsee => Katzenbuckel

In fact, yesterday's tour was really good for me, and so we shortened the tour originally planned for today by a third of the length and two thirds of the incline and made it a day trip. The air up there (Katzenbuckel 626m) is just so good, you hardly notice that you are not healthy 😇.
The landscape is varied, …

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May 30, 2023,Odenwald-Tour 10: Der Katzenbuckel

Leisurely walk over the highest mountain in the Odenwald.

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April 2, 2022,Im Frühlingswinter am Katzenbuckel

Yay! Finaly snow! 😍 Off to Katzenbuckel in the snow-covered winter landscape.
Somehow we were really keen on the white stuff, so it turned out to be a really cool hike.
I've been to the tower half a dozen times, but never in winter (or "snowy spring"). And I was finally able to empty my peppermint box. Because I started …

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