Best trails near Katzenbuckelsee
4.7(29 reviews)
Want to check out Katzenbuckelsee 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Katzenbuckelsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (16)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. At first glance, the Katzenbuckel looks like a normal mountain with its lookout tower and idyllic Katzenbuckelsee. In fact, the 628 m high peak is the vent of an extinct volcano. Around two thirds of this hike, which also runs along the ruins of a hunting lodge (Emichsburg), leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Emichsburg - Observation tower on the Katzenbuckel - Katzenbuckelsee
- 4.9 (12)·Hard·9.5 mi·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 meters in altitude, you reach Oberdielbach before continuing on paved paths to the Katzenbuckel (and the viewing tower on the Katzenbuckel). Here you can enjoy...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Katzenbuckelsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Katzenbuckelsee is Katzenbuckel and Emichsburg, which has a 4.2 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 4.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 731 ft.
What is the longest trail near Katzenbuckelsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Katzenbuckelsee is Katzenbuckel. This trail is estimated to be 9.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Katzenbuckelsee?
Katzenbuckelsee: With an ascent of 1,847 ft, Katzenbuckel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Oberhöllgrund - Katzenbuckelsee Lake with 1,368 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Katzenbuckelsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Katzenbuckelsee 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