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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Southwest

Southwest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Southwest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 7, 2025

Großer Osser Summit Cross

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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Dreisesselfels

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 …

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Dreiländereck Monument Germany–Austria–Czech Republic

The border triangle has a very special flair. With a few steps you can cross the respective border and "get a foothold" in Germany, the Czech Republic or Austria.

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ridgeway

The dead trees are impressive and the hike is not very demanding. When it is wet or at low temperatures, you should be very careful not to fall, as the path then becomes a stream.

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Plöckenstein Summit Cross

You have a proud 1,378 meters under your feet when you stand up here. The Plöckenstein is one of the higher journeys in this area and impresses with its breathtaking …

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Bayerischer Plöckenstein Summit

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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Drei Wappen

On a rock you will find the coats of arms of the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Electorate of Bavaria and the Duchy of Palatinate. After decades of disputes about the …

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Svaroh / Zwercheck Summit

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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Border Trail Between Zwercheck and Großer Osser

The Grenzsteig between Zwercheck and Großer Osser is an absolutely recommendable path, especially when there is a clear view. It's a constant up and down. Long stretches of the path …

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Markfleckl Border Stones and Historic Tripoint

You can choose to go directly to the Lusen or beforehand to / over the Steinfleckberg (approx. One hour one way), the detour is worth it!

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Southwest

Großer Osser Summit Cross

Dreisesselfels

Dreiländereck Monument Germany–Austria–Czech Republic

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Plöckenstein Summit Cross

Bayerischer Plöckenstein Summit

Drei Wappen

Svaroh / Zwercheck Summit

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