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Cat hump tower – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Waldbrunn

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Baden-Württemberg

Cat hump tower – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Waldbrunn

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Cat hump tower – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Waldbrunn

02:40

8.80km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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1.54 km

Forest Nature Trail, Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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Informative educational trail on flora, fauna, geology, history and forest management.

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2.06 km

Katzenpfad Trail

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The steep Katzenpfad (Cat Trail) at Katzenbuckel is a challenging hiking route in the Odenwald Forest, challenging due to its gradient and length. The trail leads through dense forests and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area.

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4.81 km

Freya hut and spring - highest spring in the Odenwald

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A nice, large site with plenty of seating. There's a barbecue area, although there's a sign prohibiting barbecues. The site offers little shade, and there are also toilet cabins, but they're not always accessible.

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5.19 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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5.19 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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5.25 km

Katzenbuckel Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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Lookout tower with a wonderful view over the region.

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5.60 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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6.06 km

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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8.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

2.79 km

1.25 km

321 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

1.62 km

1.20 km

1.06 km

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

June 5, 2025,7 Summits of Baden-Württemberg 🏔️1️⃣ Katzenbuckel (Odenwald)

The “7 Summits of Baden-Württemberg” project has now begun! 🫡 In the coming days, I will be climbing the seven highest peaks in various regions of the state. ...Crampons and oxygen are, of course, in my luggage! 😉

It starts in the very north: At 626 meters, the Katzenbuckel is the highest mountain in the Odenwald and not a "normal" …

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September 8, 2024,Wanderung 08.09.2024 Katzenbuckel- Rundweg 🙋‍♂️🥾☁️😊

This morning, with mixed feelings, we drove to Waldbrunn in the Odenwald with the 🚂. According to the weather forecast, 16 liters of 🌧️ were forecast for today 🙈 and it doesn't look any better for the next few days. When we arrived at our hotel, we dropped off our suitcases and went for a hike beforehand, as we couldn't …

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October 24, 2024,Katzenbuckel – Katzenbuckelsee Runde von Feriendorf Waldbrunn

A beautiful hike almost entirely in the forest. From the tower you have a wonderful panoramic view when the weather is good. Unfortunately, the lake is only accessible at the fire brigade's point of extraction. However, there is a hiking trail that runs halfway up the lake.

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October 31, 2021,Katzenpfad – Katzenbuckel Runde von Strümpfelbrunn

Very nice circular route on the Katzenbuckel, many forest paths and paths. Over hill and dale, very leafy and in places with obstacles and mud.

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Cat hump tower – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Waldbrunn

Forest Nature Trail, Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Katzenpfad Trail

Freya hut and spring - highest spring in the Odenwald

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

Cat hump tower

Katzenbuckel Observation Tower and Viewpoint

Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel

View of Waldkatzenbach and the Odenwald hills from the shaded bench

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