Großer Riesenkopf, Mountain summit in Bavaria, Germany
Description
Großer Riesenkopf is a mountain in the Bavarian Prealps that rises to approximately 1,337 meters (4,387 feet). Multiple marked trails wind through forests and across open slopes, connecting to neighboring peaks and offering varied difficulty levels.
History
The mountain sits near the ruins of Falkenstein Castle, a medieval fortress that once guarded trade routes through the Inn Valley. This fortification played a key role in the region's medieval defense system.
Culture
The mountain serves as a gathering place for regional hikers who value the outdoor traditions rooted in the Bavarian Alps. Walking these paths connects visitors to a way of life that has shaped the area for generations.
Practical
A mountain restaurant sits along the main hiking route and provides food and drinks for visitors. Sturdy footwear and plenty of water are recommended, especially on longer trails.
Did you know?
The summit sits directly above Hohe Asten, Germany's highest inhabited village. This small mountain community reveals how people build lives and maintain agriculture in extreme elevation conditions.
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Burg Unter-Falkenstein
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Hohe Asten
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Burg Ober-Falkenstein
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Maiwand
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Wallfahrtskirche St. Maria Magdalena auf der Biber
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Wegkapelle Astenweg
2 km
Doline Wolfsgrube bei Flintsbach
2 km
Gasthaus
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Kufsteiner Straße 14
2.1 km
Ehem. Kleinbauernhaus
2.1 km
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1.1 km
Ehem. Bergbauernhaus
1.2 km
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Falkensteinstraße 3
2 km
Propstei Petersberg
1.5 km
Bauernhaus
1.2 km
Bauernhaus
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Ehem. Handwerkerhaus
2.1 km
Ehem. Bauernhaus
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Brechstuben in Brannenburg
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Milbinger Straße 31
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Milbinger Straße 41
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Milbinger Straße 43 (Milbing)
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