Heugstatt, Mountain summit in Bavaria, Germany

Heugstatt is a mountain summit in Bavaria reaching about 1,260 meters (4,134 feet) with an open meadow plateau at the top. The cleared area stands in contrast to the forested slopes of the Bavarian Forest that surround it.

The high plateau served for centuries as grazing land where local farmers kept cattle on the mountain meadows. The open character of the summit today stems from this long history of pastoral use.

The summit plateau is a meadow that was used as an alpine pasture for young cattle until the 1950s. The European long-distance trail E6 and the Goldsteig cross the Heugstatt, which marks the middle of the Arber ridge. The shortest ascent starts at the Schareben mountain hut below the summit to the west.

Marked trails of the Goldsteig network guide hikers to the summit with multiple starting points available throughout the region. It helps to check which route suits your fitness level and available time before setting out.

The summit plateau is a meadow that was used as an alpine pasture for young cattle until the 1950s. The European long-distance trail E6 and the Goldsteig cross the Heugstatt, which marks the middle of the Arber ridge. The shortest ascent starts at the Schareben hut below the summit to the west.