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Freyung-Grafenau
Haidmühle

The abandoned village – Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut loop from Bischofsreut

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Haidmühle

The abandoned village – Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut loop from Bischofsreut

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The abandoned village – Abandoned Village of Leopoldsreut loop from Bischofsreut

01:44

20.1km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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6.54 km

The abandoned village

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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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6.65 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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6.69 km

Leopoldsreut – The Lost Village

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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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7.36 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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7.99 km

Cycle Path to Leopoldsreut

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Unfortunately, the path was more of a muddy track due to the extreme wood work and the rain.

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8.31 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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8.33 km

View from the Haidel

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The Haidel, at 1,100 meters, has a 50-meter-high observation tower. At the bottom of the tower, there are several options for snacks. This is a must-see.

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15.3 km

Source of the Kalte Moldau

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As can be seen in the photo, the Cold Vltava is made up of Weberaubach, Goldgrubenbach and Rothbach.
Very quiet place for a short break.

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20.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.0 km

4.39 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

9.50 km

5.12 km

4.46 km

894 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (850 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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