Brandenkopf, Mountain summit in Central Black Forest, Germany

Brandenkopf is a mountain summit in the central Black Forest region at 945 meters elevation, situated between the valleys of the Kinzig, Wolf, and Harmersbach rivers. The terrain features varied slopes that shape the landscape around the peak.

The mountain received its current name following a forest fire in 1730 that replaced its earlier designation of Varnlehenskopf. This name change marked a turning point in the region's history.

The name Brandenkopf ("Fire Peak") recalls a large forest fire in 1730; before that the mountain was called Varnlehenskopf. The Black Forest Club (Schwarzwaldverein) runs a hiking home with an attached café on the summit, and a radio relay station of the DARC is installed on the tower.

The area is accessible via multiple hiking trails that connect different starting points such as Wolfach, Hohenlochenhütte, and Oberharmersbach. Reaching the summit is feasible from all routes, though visitors should plan adequate time.

A 32-meter stone observation tower built in 1929 stands at the summit and has become a distinctive landmark over the decades. The tower provides visitors with an elevated viewpoint across the surrounding landscape.