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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Cross rocks loop from Reitenberg

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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Cross rocks loop from Reitenberg

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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Cross rocks loop from Reitenberg

01:38

3.49km

250m

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Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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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 1.78 km for 112 m

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1.00 km

Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave

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Nice climb to the robber Heigl cave 👍

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1.45 km

Robber Heigl Cave

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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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1.78 km

Signpost at the Kreuzfelsen summit

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

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1.83 km

The Kreuzfelsen is 999 meters high and part of the elongated Kaitersberg. On the rocky summit is a huge summit cross including summit book. From here you have a very good view of Bad Kötzting and the front Bavarian Forest.

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1.85 km

Kreuzfelsen (959 m)

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2.16 km

Kreuzstein Viewpoint

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Body and well-being is well taken care of in the hut.

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2.22 km

Summit cross on the Kaitersberg

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a cross on the top of a mountain or hill,

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2.43 km

Impressive Rock Formation

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Here it goes downhill

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3.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

447 m

444 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

342 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

March 26, 2024,Von Parkplatz nach Kaitersberg - Gipfelkreuz

This is a great hike to the cave of the robber Heigel with rugged Feldms walls, bizarre rocks and great views over the northern Bavarian Forest. There's a lot of hill and dale, so you need a bit of sure-footedness. There are exposed areas, but they are well secured by metal ropes and are easily manageable even for hikers like …

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September 7, 2023,Sonnenuntergang am Kreuzfelsen

Sunset after-work picnic at the Kreuzfelsen...simply beautiful

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July 3, 2025,Anstieg zur Räuber Heigl Höhle – Kreuzfelsen Runde von Reitenstein

Fantastic, another improvement on Franconian Switzerland.👍⛰️⛰️

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January 17, 2025,Kleine Frühstück Verdauungsrunde am Kaitersberg-Kreuzfelsen-Plattenstein

Today I finally redeemed a birthday voucher from last year at the Spirit and Spa Hotel Birkenhof 🏨. And since there was still quite a bit of time between breakfast and the massage, I went for a little walk on the Kaitersberg 🧗🏼‍♀️🥾

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Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave – Cross rocks loop from Reitenberg

Ascent to the Räuber-Heigl Cave

Robber Heigl Cave

Signpost at the Kreuzfelsen summit

Cross rocks

Kreuzfelsen (959 m)

Kreuzstein Viewpoint

Summit cross on the Kaitersberg

Impressive Rock Formation

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