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Freyung-Grafenau
Hinterschmiding

Haidel Observation Tower – Schwendreut Chapel loop from Herzogsreut

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Hinterschmiding

Haidel Observation Tower – Schwendreut Chapel loop from Herzogsreut

Moderate

4.9

(9)

32

hikers

Haidel Observation Tower – Schwendreut Chapel loop from Herzogsreut

03:39

12.5km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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55 m

Neue Post Country Inn

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In Herzogsreut, right by the Haidel mountain, the Neue Post is an ideal place to stop for a bite to eat, offering regional pub fare and friendly service. And the …

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2

6.35 km

Self-explanatory board as a "curiosity" to the Leopoldsreut 500 meters away.

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3

6.77 km

Stone Water Trough

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A small, naturally fed fountain along the path. Our four-legged friends will be delighted ;)

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4

6.88 km

The small forest lake invites you to take a leisurely break

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7.31 km

Haidel Observation Tower

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This is already the third edition of the tower on the Haidel. The first (from 1925) did not last 20 years, then it was swept away by a storm. Number …

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7.47 km

Nice place, gladly again

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10.2 km

Schwendreut Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Dropped by here in connection with the Heimat Trails Trophy ☺️

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10.6 km

Brother Konrad Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Great area for hiking and biking 👌 Deiser place deserves a visit. Super landscape ☺️

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

908 m

674 m

235 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

2.56 km

1.78 km

793 m

165 m

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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