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: January 7, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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5.91 km

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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5.91 km

Cat hump tower

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The highest peak in the Odenwald. The highlights: the Katzenbuckelsee, the ski jump and of course the lookout tower at the top.

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6.37 km

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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6.50 km

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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6.98 km

Lake Katzenbuckel

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The lake is pure relaxation, water, plants, peace and rocks. It's like a holiday in the mountains.

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8.33 km

Viewpoint

8.94 km

Curt Brand Hut

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stable shelter right on the way

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9.11 km

Katzenbacher path

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Great trail - nicer than the wide farm tracks.

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13.0 km

Eberbach castle ruins

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Great castle ruins, there is a lot to discover, everything freely accessible. The location is great on this hill and yet in the forest.

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

4.66 km

1.33 km

877 m

244 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

4.54 km

1.93 km

1.74 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

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