Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Ried b.Gleißenberg

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Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Ried b.Gleißenberg

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Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Ried b.Gleißenberg

02:34

8.39km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.07 km

Döttenbrunnerwand Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.13 km

Roßhof Hiker Parking – Kathlfelsen

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Hiking car park with a short walk to the Kathlfelsen and Arberblick

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3.18 km

Butterbrand Cross

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Near the hiking car park on the Bittgangweg to Gleissenberg. Cross was rebuilt in 2020 from larch wood

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3.60 km

Small Cave in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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In case of a heavy rain shower ☔ ... a small natural shelter.

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3.67 km

Kathlfelsen Summit Cross

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Kathlfelsen

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3.68 km

Kathlfelsen Viewpoint

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The Kathlfelsen gives the view of the Zwirenzel, who wants to can register in the summit book.

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4.33 km

View of Arber and Gleißenberg

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The climb is rewarded with stunning views over Arber, High Arch and Osser, in the valley is Gleißenberg.

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5.43 km

Eschlmais Mountain Chapel

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Ideal place to enjoy great sunsets.

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8.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

849 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.46 km

797 m

570 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Kathlfelsen – Arberblick Runde von Gleißenberg

Oh no, not I! I will survive!
Yes, I planned the garbage myself. A never-ending uphill climb on a boring forest path, and finally a fight in the Bavarian jungle to find my way back to the car.
The view from Kathlfelsen and Arberblick were good, only spoiled by the weather. And the beer cellar is still there. 😂
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