I've seen Rauher Kulm peeking out over the landscape every time I'm driving around Netzaberg but I never actually knew you could hike up to the top. A few weeks ago I just decided to get out and explore near home and found this! Rauher Kulm is an extinct volcano located only about 20 minutes north of Grafenwöhr. There is an observation tower at the top of the mountain that you can go to the top of after you hike up and it offers great view of towns all around the area!
The GPS address will get you to the base of the mountain where there are multiple road-side parking spots. From the parking area, it is about a 20 minute hike up to the top of the mountain. Just follow the trail markings to Aussichtsturm, and you will find the path leading up to the tower.
It was a little cold and the path was icy today but still very doable for a winter hike.
awesome place for a picnic when it gets a little bit warmer! Turtle and I will definitely be coming back here in the spring.
There are quite a few little hiking trails around here- I only did a short one for this first time but will be doing some different ones next time. I always love the way Germans mark the trails for hiking.
Made it to the tower!
From the top, you can see Waldeck, Kemnath, Eschenbach, Netzaberg. The view from the top is amazing! It is well worth the trip up the stairs.
GPS Address: Am Sporrer 20
95514, Neustadt am Kulm
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