Katzhausen and the Ketzerstein – Rothaarsteig kilometer marker loop from Waldaubacher Hecke bei Rabenscheid

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Katzhausen and the Ketzerstein – Rothaarsteig kilometer marker loop from Waldaubacher Hecke bei Rabenscheid

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4.6

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Katzhausen and the Ketzerstein – Rothaarsteig kilometer marker loop from Waldaubacher Hecke bei Rabenscheid

00:59

3.74km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.16 km

Katzhausen and the Ketzerstein

Highlight • Historical Site

With a look in the direction of the "Wüstung Katzhausen" we learn scary stories about the Ketzerstein

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2.59 km

Solitary Maple Tree Near Fuchskaute

Highlight • Natural Monument

In autumn, with red-dyed foliage, the stand-alone maple tree looks just beautiful next to the cairn. Postcard motif with the right lighting conditions

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2.65 km

Cairn in the Feuerheck near Waldaubach

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is "only" a pile of stones, but a very nice picture in combination with the free-standing tree. If you drive the Rothaarsteig, you will automatically pass by here.

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2.67 km

Distant view

Highlight • Viewpoint

You don't really have a distant view here. A little further towards Waldaubach, the view opens up towards Siegerland.

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2.70 km

Large pile of stones with a view in the Westerwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

Large cairn with nice view.

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2.78 km

Information board “The Blue-shimmering Copper”

Highlight • Rest Area

You can eat a Bifi sausage on the bench… or read the information about the blue butterfly…

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3.29 km

Rothaarsteig kilometer marker

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice hiking area around the Fuchskaute.

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3.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

418 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Hunderunde am Rothaarsteig

A very beautiful, easy route if you're out with dogs and want to have a chat.

The gravel path mostly leads past pastures and meadows, with two tree-lined spots. The light, aromatic scent of woodruff fills the air.

Since we set off at 8 a.m., we were the only ones on the trail, except for one other jogger.

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January 16, 2024,Schneewanderung

It's too windy up here for the bike, so we'll see what's going on foot.
I actually wanted to park at Fuchskaute and walk, but there is currently. There was only one parking option and it was full - so move on.
There is 10-20 cm of snow in the area, so hiking there is strenuous.

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