Hirschhörnlkopf, Mountain summit in the Bavarian Prealps, Germany

Hirschhörnlkopf is a 1514-meter summit in the Bavarian Prealps with forest trails ascending through wooded sections before opening to grassy slopes near the top. The path transitions from sheltered woodland to exposed terrain with panoramic views.

The sources record no founding date or tourism history for the Hirschhörnlkopf. Its name element -kopf is not always used, and it serves to distinguish the mountain from the wooded Walchensee peninsula Hirschhörnl, 3.7 km to the southwest. The summit lies 3.8 km east of the Jochberg, above Jachenau.

The name element -kopf is not always used for this mountain; it serves to avoid confusion with the wooded Walchensee peninsula Hirschhörnl, 3.7 km to the southwest. The summit is climbed on foot even in winter, since the approach lies on the south side.

The approach from Jachenau involves approximately 725 meters of elevation gain over about 5 kilometers, requiring roughly 2 hours of hiking time. Marked trails guide the way throughout, and sturdy footwear with decent fitness is recommended.

The name element -kopf is not always used for this mountain; it serves to avoid confusion with the wooded Walchensee peninsula Hirschhörnl, 3.7 km to the southwest. A crossing over the Kotalm to the Jochberg and on to the Kesselberg or the Benediktenwand with the Tutzinger Hütte is possible.