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Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

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Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

01:23

4.84km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Parking

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17 m

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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100 m

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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514 m

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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685 m

Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel

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The little something up… then you will be rewarded with the view from the tower

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967 m

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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972 m

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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1.03 km

Katzenbuckel Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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Lookout tower with a wonderful view over the region.

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1.59 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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4.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

880 m

757 m

271 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

784 m

648 m

616 m

259 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Comments

January 7, 2023,Wanderung am Katzenbuckel

That was my goal when I can go back to the Katzenbuckel. It was very important to me.

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December 25, 2024,🚶‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️🐕

Overnight stay 🚐🔥 with Katzenbuckel 🐈‍⬛⛰️ and tower 🗼

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