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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Kötztinger Hut loop from Grafenwiesen

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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Kötztinger Hut loop from Grafenwiesen

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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Kötztinger Hut loop from Grafenwiesen

05:24

16.3km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.55 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.77 km

Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice climb to the robber Heigl cave 👍

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6.21 km

Robber Heigl Cave

Highlight • Cave

Small, somewhat hidden cave with two chambers. It once offered shelter to the robber Michael Heigl until his hiding place was discovered through treachery.

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6.57 km

Signpost at the Kreuzfelsen summit

Highlight • Monument

From the imposing Kreuzfelsen you have a wonderful view... A signpost shows the distance to numerous capital cities

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7.98 km

Mittagstein War Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The site features a chapel with memorial stone and cross for the fallen of the wars. Nice vantage point. View at the Kreuzfelsen but many times better.

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8.16 km

Kötztinger Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Kötztinger Hütte is a true hiking highlight.
In addition to delicious food and drinks, it offers a large terrace that is partly covered.

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8.36 km

View of the Hohenbogen

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.8 km

Viewpoint

14.3 km

Mossy Forest Trail in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

Highlight • Forest

16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

4.42 km

2.30 km

1.44 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

7.53 km

3.96 km

2.24 km

1.50 km

980 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Comments

January 9, 2024,Wanderung von Grafenwiesen über den Kreuzfelsen zum Mittagstein und über den Reiterberg zurück

A beautiful and demanding hike that requires good fitness and sure-footedness, especially in the cold season when the rocks are icy and the paths are slippery.
The path first leads comfortably through the forest, then challengingly through a rocky landscape.
When you reach the Kreuzfelsen (999 m), a grandiose, huge cross appears that rises above the Kaitenberg. From here you …

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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Kötztinger Hut loop from Grafenwiesen

Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave

Robber Heigl Cave

Kreuzfelsen (959 m)

Signpost at the Kreuzfelsen summit

Mittagstein War Memorial Chapel

Kötztinger Hut

View of the Hohenbogen

Mossy Forest Trail in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald

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