Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut – Haidel Observation Tower loop from Leopoldsreuter Wald

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Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut – Haidel Observation Tower loop from Leopoldsreuter Wald

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Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut – Haidel Observation Tower loop from Leopoldsreuter Wald

01:14

16.0km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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10 m

Church of Bischofsreut

Highlight • Religious Site

Anyone who enjoys castles and churches should stop here at the beautiful church of Bischofsreut and refuel. A great bench and table are located right in front of the entrance.

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5.16 km

Leopoldsreut Picnic Area

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Great and quiet place to rest

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5.36 km

The abandoned village

Highlight • Settlement

Today only a myth that testifies to the harsh living conditions in this area. Leopoldsreut was abandoned by its inhabitants many decades ago. At 1,100 meters there were many storms, …

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5.48 km

Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut

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Leopoldsreut is a small, abandoned village and lies at over 1,100 meters in the Bavarian Forest. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the already small village shrank until 1963, …

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6.18 km

Leopoldsreut Abandoned Village Information Point

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Self-explanatory board as a "curiosity" to the Leopoldsreut 500 meters away.

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7.14 km

Haidel Observation Tower

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This is already the third edition of the tower on the Haidel. The first (from 1925) did not last 20 years, then it was swept away by a storm. Number …

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9.62 km

Leopoldsreut – The Lost Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The old school house was built in 1835. The still standing school building next to the church was only built in 1905.
The picture (church with village in sw) is one of the oldest existing pictures (early 20th century)

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