The Top 20 Peaks in Southwest
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Southwest is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Southwest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Southwest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 11, 2025
If someone speaks of the hiking area around the Großer and Kleiner Osser, you often hear the name "Matterhorn of the Bavarian Forest". Although this comparison might also be applied …
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The Dreisessel (1,312 meters) is certainly one of the most striking mountains in the Bavarian Forest.
Impressive along the way is especially the "Stone Sea", a huge cluster of large …
Impressive along the way is especially the "Stone Sea", a huge cluster of large …
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The Čerchov is at 1042 m n.m. the highest mountain in the Upper Palatinate Forest and the northern peak of the Bohemian Forest. It is about 2 km from the …
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Very nice summit. To the. To get to the cross you have to climb a bit, but the path is no problem even if you are afraid of heights.
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On the wide, free rounded summit there is a meadow and a smaller rock bar with a summit cross and a good view over to the Großer Arber and to the Kaitersberg and down into the Lamer Winkel.
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Čerchov, whose German name is "Schwarzkopf", is the highest mountain in the Bohemian Forest. There are two towers and a row of barracks on the summit. One tower is an …
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Very well restored border tower from the Cold War, now a great vantage point with a great view of the Bohemian, Upper Palatinate and the Bavarian Forest.
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Very nice vantage point 🤩 lots of seats. Pure nature 😍
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There is a new observation tower for visitors on the Spitsbergen in the Czech Republic. The 26.5 meter high tower on Špičák (Spitzberg in Czech Republic) near Zelezna Ruda (Markt …
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From the tower on the Spitzberg (Špičák) you have a great panoramic view of the Bohemian Forest and the Bavarian Forest: Osser, Arber, Rachel, Black Lake, Devil's Lake, etc.
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