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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Bad Kötzting

Cross rocks – Rauchröhren rock formation loop from Reitenberg

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Cham
Bad Kötzting

Cross rocks – Rauchröhren rock formation loop from Reitenberg

Hard

4.7

(3)

7

hikers

Cross rocks – Rauchröhren rock formation loop from Reitenberg

05:32

13.4km

690m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.64 km for 151 m

After 4.86 km for 80 m

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1.69 km

Cross rocks

Highlight • Summit

The Kreuzfelsen is 999 meters high and part of the elongated Kaitersberg. On the rocky summit is a huge summit cross including summit book. From here you have a very good view of Bad Kötzting and the front Bavarian Forest.

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2

3.13 km

Mittagstein War Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The site features a chapel with memorial stone and cross for the fallen of the wars. Nice vantage point. View at the Kreuzfelsen but many times better.

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3

3.31 km

Kötztinger Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Kötztinger Hütte is a true hiking highlight.
In addition to delicious food and drinks, it offers a large terrace that is partly covered.

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4.88 km

Rauchröhren rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The smoke tubes are a classic hiking destination that is worth visiting.
Striking rocks that are also used for climbing.

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6.14 km

Great Riedelstein

Highlight • Summit

From the highest elevation of the Kaitersberg at 1,132 meters, you have a fantastic panorama to all sides. The peak of the Great Riedelstein is decorated in 1909 for the hometown poet Maximilian Schmidt erected monument.

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6.91 km

Kleiner Riedelstein Summit

Highlight • Summit

The distant view from the Little Riedelstein is definitely worth a detour.

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7.07 km

Historic Boundary Stone at Eck

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful historic landmark at the corner

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9.25 km

Steinbühler Gesenke

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kaitersberg with its rocky outcrops and the "Steinbühler Gesenke"
The rock sections of the Kaitersberg have an alpine character, especially in the area of the "Steinbühler Gesenkes" and are …

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13.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

2.02 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.36 km

263 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 26 July

23°C

14°C

76 %

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Comments

February 18, 2024,AV 12tausender Tour 01 - Von Kötzting nach Eck Berggasthaus
Traveling with the AV Wasserburg for 3 days on the 12,000 meter tour in the Bavarian Forest.
Best hiking weather to start with.
12.5 km, 785 up - 685 down.

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