Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Geigant

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Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Geigant

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Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Geigant

03:29

11.5km

360m

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 7, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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886 m

Parking Lot at Gaigant Cemetery

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Good starting point for hikes around Gaigant

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2.39 km

Dachs Sculpture

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Badger information sign and a Badger artwork made from old screws. The badger can be found on the summit circular trail

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5.81 km

Wooden forest fountain with carved face

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A jolly blockhead with a resting place

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5.84 km

Wooden Sculpture Fountain in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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Very nicely designed

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6.20 km

Roßhof Chapel

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From here you can either reach Kathlfelsen and Arberblick or Zwirenzel.

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6.55 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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6.99 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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7.64 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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11.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

3.40 km

1.57 km

712 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

2.27 km

1.77 km

810 m

453 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

3°C

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Comments

May 22, 2022,Tour über Zwirenzl, Kathlfelsen und Arberblick nach Geigant

Tour with many great views and a steep ascent to the Zwirenzl. 👍🏼

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May 19, 2024,Geigant: Zwirenzel - Kathlfelsen - Arberblick 🐾🌦️💦

Nice round. Tough first climb. Great views. Thunder as a constant companion and at the end hail and rain 🌦️

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October 24, 2024,3 Aussichten: Zwirenzel Kathlfelsen Arberblick Bayern

After a steep climb it becomes more relaxed. Lots of great viewpoints.

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June 17, 2022,Arberblick, Kathlfelsen und Zwirenzel

Today for a change and because of too long a stay on the sofa, an evening tour close to home.

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Kathlfelsen Viewpoint – View of Arber and Gleißenberg loop from Geigant

Parking Lot at Gaigant Cemetery

Dachs Sculpture

Wooden forest fountain with carved face

Wooden Sculpture Fountain in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Roßhof Chapel

Roßhof Hiker Parking – Kathlfelsen

Kathlfelsen Viewpoint

View of Arber and Gleißenberg

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