Record SL-552131 · Wikidata Q896713
Katzenbuckel
No list classifications
Elevation
626
m
2,054 ft
Prominence
251 m
Isolation
71.0 km
Coordinates
49.4708° N,
9.0415° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Katzenbuckel (German pronunciation: [ˈkatsn̩ˌbʊkl̩] ; 626 metres) is an extinct volcano and the highest elevation in the Odenwald region of southwest Germany. The mountain is located eastwards of Eberbach, near the village of Waldbrunn. At the top of the Katzenbuckel is an 18-m-high lookout, built out of sandstone. If the weather is good, it is possible to see the Donnersberg (83 km away) and the surrounding secondary mountains (Taunus). When the view is exceptionally clear, it is theoretically possible to see the Kreuzberg (120 km away) in the Rhön. It translates directly into 'cat hump'.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirschberg | 523 m | SW 243° | 1.2 km |
| Imberg | 395 m | NW 326° | 2.9 km |
| Scheuerberg | 378 m | SW 243° | 3.0 km |
| Schollerbuckel | 318 m | SW 229° | 3.3 km |
| Brummersberg | 545 m | NE 65° | 4.0 km |
| Sensberg | 472 m | N 341° | 4.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odenwaldklub HW 34, Ladenburg - Eberbach - Osterburken | rwn | 92.0 km | — |
| Weg der Kristalle | lwn | 2.6 km | — |
| Katzenpfad | lwn | 9.5 km | — |
| Katzensteig | lwn | 26.5 km | — |