Best cave trails in Bad Kötzting
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Bad Kötzting with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.5 (41)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrEntertaining circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park near Bad Kötzing. From the hiking car park in Reitenberg, the route leads via the Räuber Heigl cave to the Kötztinger Hütte. The serviced mountain hut with its magnificent viewing terrace is located in the Kaitersberg ridge on the Mittagstein (1,034 m). After a refreshment, you return via the Kreuzfelsen.
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·10.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The twelfth stage of the Goldsteig: Nordroute leads from Schönbuchen via the Reitenberg to the Kötzinger Hütte. Here you can enjoy the fantastic panoramic views over the Zellertal valley and the Lamer Winkel. The route then continues along alpine rocky landscapes and wide wooded areas to the stage destination of Eck. Highlights: - Kaiterberg - Räuber-Heigl cave - Mittagsstein - Steinbühler Gesenke - Smoke tubes -...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Kneipp spa Bad Kötzting is the starting and finishing point of this beautiful circular hike. The first third of the hike is a little steeper uphill, but once you have reached the Kreuzfelsen, the rest of the route almost goes by itself. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Kötzting - Bockshornstein - Stop for refreshments at the Kötztinger Hütte - Cross rocks
- 3.8 (3)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This sporty hike near Bad Kötzting delights with quiet forest paths and some great views as far as the Zillertal. After a short run-in phase, the trail climbs almost constantly up to the highest point of the hike - the summit of the Mittagstein. On the Mittagstein there is a chapel in memory of war dead and a viewing rock. Highlights of the hike: - White Rain - Plattenstein (788 metres above sea level) -...
- Hard·28.5 km·Est. 10–11 hrOne of the most beautiful tours in the Bavarian Forest: strenuous but very beautiful mountain hike from the Weißer Regen valley to the Kaitersberg (ascent to the Kreuzfelsen 580 metres in altitude). The hike along the ridge path with magnificent views of the Zellertal valley and the Lamer Winkel is one of the most beautiful mountain hikes in the Bavarian Forest. Via Kreuzfelsen, Mittagsstein (refreshments: Kötztinger Hütte, open all year round), Steinbühler Gesenke (alpine character) and the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Bad Kötzting?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Bad Kötzting is Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour. This trail is estimated to be 28.5 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Kötzting?
Bad Kötzting: With an ascent of 1,850 m, Kaitersberg-Arber-Hochtour has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is 12 thousand-meter mountains along the Goldsteig with 1,524 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Bad Kötzting?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Bad Kötzting is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 12: Schönbuchen to Eck with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.