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Graineter Wald

Haidel Viewing Tower

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Haidel Viewing Tower

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Haidel Viewing Tower

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    Location: Graineter Wald, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    1. Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut – Haidel Observation Tower loop from Hobelsberg

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    2. Haidel Observation Tower – Haidel Observation Tower loop from Hobelsberg

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    3. Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut – Haidel Observation Tower loop from Hobelsberg

    8.37km

    02:27

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 22, 2023

    To get to the beautiful tower you have to accept km-long gravel roads.

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      April 14, 2025

      Very nice view from up there 🤗

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        January 3, 2023

        Beautiful 360° distant view. Were there on New Year's Eve and it was great!

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          July 10, 2023

          Great all-round view 😎

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            July 25, 2023

            Very remote but worth it. Great view.

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              October 17, 2023

              Haidel hike 👍

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                October 8, 2024

                The Haidel in the Bavarian Forest dominates the landscape. The 1,167 m high Haidel, over which the salt haulers once travelled to Bohemia, is the landmark of this region with its 35 m high observation tower.

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                  February 9, 2025

                  The Haidel is a 1,167 meter high mountain in the Bavarian Forest. On its summit there is a 35 meter high observation tower that offers an impressive panoramic view of the Bavarian-Bohemian border regions all the way to the Alps. The observation platform is 30.33 meters high and can be reached via 159 steps.

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                    May 19, 2025

                    Nice place, gladly again

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                      July 18, 2025

                      A 50-meter-high observation tower with a free 360-degree view. This view is not to be missed.

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                        July 15, 2023

                        Great view in all directions! The tower is high enough to be able to look over the trees - it is literally the "highlight" on the Haidel! Otherwise there are practically no vantage points because of the dense tree cover.

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                          Location: Graineter Wald, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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