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Cat hump tower – Eberbach castle ruins loop from Eberbach

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Cat hump tower – Eberbach castle ruins loop from Eberbach

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Cat hump tower – Eberbach castle ruins loop from Eberbach

04:48

15.3km

550m

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: May 25, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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395 m

Eberbach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Eberbach has a beautiful old town with many historical buildings. Definitely worth a stop! There are numerous restaurants or snack bars with outside seating, which is also great for a lunch break.

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1.44 km

Katzensteig — Ascent to Eberbach Castle Ruins

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The Katzensteig is a challenging and varied hiking trail with scenic and cultural attractions.

It leads over the Katzenbuckel, from Eberbach to Neckargerach, or vice versa. It is around 26 …

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7.58 km

Wooden Shelter in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Highlight • Mountain Hut

here you can take a break

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9.14 km

Forest trail to Katzenbuckel

Highlight • Trail

Nice path up to the tower which is actually open and offers a great view above the treetops

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9.29 km

Well-preserved tower that can be climbed. The ascent is quite narrow and offers some viewing windows. At the top, a beautiful panoramic view of the Odenwald awaits you. There is enough space for several people.

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9.30 km

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

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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13.2 km

Eberbach castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

Eberbach Castle consists of three separate castles, above the city of Eberbach.

The castle ruins can be reached from a forest car park on Neue Dielbacher Straße, or via a …

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13.3 km

Oswald-Fuchs Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Shelter and rest area right next to the castle

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15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.27 km

1.15 km

270 m

227 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

4.50 km

3.61 km

1.54 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

23°C

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Cat hump tower – Eberbach castle ruins loop from Eberbach

Eberbach Old Town

Katzensteig — Ascent to Eberbach Castle Ruins

Wooden Shelter in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Forest trail to Katzenbuckel

Cat hump tower

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

Eberbach castle ruins

Oswald-Fuchs Hut

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