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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

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Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

01:25

4.84km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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917 m

View of Waldkatzenbach and the Odenwald hills from the shaded bench

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Enjoy the view during a relaxing break on the bench - it should be enjoyed!

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1.38 km

Lake Katzenbuckel

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The lake is pure relaxation. Water, plants, peace and rocks. This is like a holiday in the mountains.

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1.95 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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2.23 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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2.23 km

Cat hump tower

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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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2.85 km

View of the Königstuhl and Neunkircher Höhe

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the weather has to be right too, of course

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3.40 km

View from the Katzenbuckel Tower

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From the tower at Katzenbuckelgipfel you have a great view over the Odenwald, Kraichgau and up to the northern Black Forest.

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3.92 km

Path of Crystals – Katzenbuckel Volcano

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The path goes above the Katzenbuckelsee along to the ski jump and then further up towards the tower. We actually found small crystals there.

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4.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

1.47 km

930 m

387 m

Surfaces

1.59 km

1.52 km

696 m

586 m

409 m

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Highest point (610 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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