Großer Riedelstein, Mountain summit in Bavarian Forest, Germany.
The Großer Riedelstein reaches 1,132 meters above sea level and stands as the highest point along the Kaitersberg mountain ridge in southern Germany.
The mountain's stone monument commemorates Maximilian Schmidt, a German writer who documented the traditions and landscapes of the Bavarian Forest region.
The European long-distance trail E6 crosses over Großer Riedelstein, connecting the towns of Bad Kötzting and Großen Arber through natural landscapes.
Multiple marked hiking trails lead to the summit from different starting points, including paths from Thalersdorf, Arnbruck, and Arrach villages.
The Rauchröhren climbing area near the summit provides specialized routes for rock climbing enthusiasts within the Bavarian Forest mountain range.
Location: Bavaria
Elevation above the sea: 1,132 m
GPS coordinates: 49.16590,12.97300
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00
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