Einödriegel, Mountain summit in Grafling, Germany

Einödriegel is a 1,120.6-metre mountain in the Bavarian Forest, the highest point of the Danube Hills and of Deggendorf county, within the municipality of Grafling. Its summit cross with rest benches stands slightly below the true top, which lies about 100 metres south beside the trail on a small, tree-surrounded rock group.

Older geographical and lexical works counted the higher peaks of the Hinterer Forest, such as the Arber, Rachel and Lusen, as part of the Bohemian Forest. Under that definition the Einödriegel, highest point of the Vorderer Wald, was considered the highest mountain of the Bavarian Forest; the 1982 Brockhaus still gave its height as 1,121 m.

The summit cross stands slightly below the true top, so walkers who reach it have not yet touched the highest point. The cross is a substantial timber structure with rest benches beside it, and the westward and northeastward outlook opens over the Danube Hills. In winter a ski lift from Unterbreitenau, part of the Geißkopf ski area, brings skiers up the slope.

A ski lift operates from Unterbreitenau during winter months, connecting the mountain to the Geißkopf skiing area. Visitors should expect uneven paths and changing elevations, so sturdy footwear is advisable for any season.

The actual highest point sits about 100 meters south of the summit cross that marks the site. Dense trees surround this true peak, making it easy to miss even for regular visitors.