Best trails near Katzenbuckel
4.7(29 reviews)
Katzenbuckel: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 3 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Katzenbuckel: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Katzenbuckel are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (16)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. At first glance, the Katzenbuckel with its observation tower and idyllic Katzenbuckelsee lake looks like a normal mountain. In fact, however, the 628 metre-high peak is the vent of an extinct volcano. Around two thirds of this hike, which also runs alongside the ruins of a hunting lodge (Emichsburg), leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Emichsburg Castle - Observation tower on the...
- 4.9 (12)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging and varied route up the highest mountain in the Baden Odenwald near Zwingenberg, Baden-Württemberg. From Zwingenberg, the route leads to the entrance of the Wolfsschlucht gorge. Fun fact: This gorge is said to have inspired the famous opera composer Carl Maria von Weber to write his opera "Der Freischütz". After almost 400 metres in altitude, you reach Oberdielbach before continuing on asphalt paths to the Katzenbuckel (and the viewing tower on the Katzenbuckel). Here you can...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Katzenbuckel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Katzenbuckel is Katzenbuckel and Emichsburg, which has a 4.2 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 7.2 km long with an elevation gain of 223 m.
What is the longest trail near Katzenbuckel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Katzenbuckel is Katzenbuckel. This trail is estimated to be 15.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Katzenbuckel?
Katzenbuckel: With an ascent of 563 m, Katzenbuckel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Oberhöllgrund - Katzenbuckelsee Lake with 417 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Katzenbuckel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Katzenbuckel is Katzenbuckel with a 4.9-star rating from 12 reviews.
Top sights in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald
Attractions
Points of interest
- Aussichtsturm Katzenbuckel
- Zollhäusle Freistadt Post
- Katzenbuckel
- Jagdschloss Max-Wilhelmshöhe
- Kneipp-Anlage
- Katzenbuckelsee
- Mülbener See
- Freya-Quelle
- Brummersberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Katzenbuckels
- Evangelische Kirche
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Oberdielbach
- Kapelle Schollbrunn Kath. Kirche
- Felsenhaus des Schinderhannes
- Felsenhaus