Katzenstein, Mountain summit in Marienberg, Germany

Katzenstein is a mountain summit in the Erzgebirge at 706 meters and features several marked hiking trails through dense forests. The area provides views across the surrounding mountain landscape from its elevated position.

The rock formation takes its name from a projecting crag that resembled a cat's head; because it threatened to fall, it was removed for safety. From the plateau, the view east takes in the arch-shaped rock wall called the Ringmauer, and to the southeast the Rabenberg with the steep Liebenstein summit. Liebenstein Castle, built in the 12th century, stood there, and its tower ruin is said to have remained visible into the 18th century.

The name comes from a rock outcrop that resembled a cat's head; because the rock threatened to fall, it was removed for safety. The plateau looks east over the Schwarzwassertal to the arch-shaped rock wall called Ringmauer, and southeast to the Rabenberg with the steep Liebenstein summit.

The mountain is accessible via marked trails starting from Pobershau and offering various difficulty levels. Sturdy footwear is recommended as ground conditions vary with the season.

The name comes from a rock outcrop that resembled a cat's head; because it threatened to fall, it was removed for safety. From the plateau, the arch-shaped rock formation Ringmauer is visible to the east, and the Rabenberg with the Liebenstein summit to the southeast.