Best trails near Deer's Head
4.3(14 reviews)
Want to check out Deer's Head from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Deer's Head are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (4)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this 13 km long hike in the Lower Bavarian Forest is the Ruselabsatz hiking car park. The highest point is reached at the summit of the Breitenauriegel, which is located in the Deggendorfer Vorwald FFH area. Highlights of the hike: - Breitenauriegel - Stop for refreshments at the Landshuter house - Riegelsatz
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·16.8 mi·Est. 8–9 hrForested mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This mountain bike route begins at the hiker's car park on Ruselhochstrasse. Via the Hochhuette you ride in the direction of the Geisskopf, from whose lookout tower you have a wonderful panoramic view over the Bavarian Forest. Highlights of the route: - Geisskopf Tower - Oberbreitenau - natural forest paths - MTB ZONE Bike Park Geisskopf
- 3.1 (7)·Moderate·8.9 miPromising cross-country skiing in the Bavarian Forest. It is the "red" LL tour and most of the "blue" high-altitude trail from the Ruselabsatz. The tour is groomed for both classic runners and skaters. The detour (as in the present track) to the mountain guard hut is worthwhile to see the exact snow depth on the measuring pole. Note: It is best to walk the tour counter-clockwise so that there are no conflicts when the cross-country ski trails are busy. Alternative starting point at Greising,...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route is stage 18 of the Goldsteig South Route, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from the Landshuter Haus to Lalling. The path traverses a boardwalk through a high moor before following forested trails past the historic Wooden Hand landmark into the Lallinger Winkel region, passing through the traditional villages of Datting and Gerholling. Hikers spend the night at local guesthouses in Lalling, as wild camping is strictly prohibited along the entire route. Natural water sources...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Deer's Head?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Deer's Head is Ruselabsatz - Breitenauriegel - Landshuter Haus, which has a 3.9 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 8.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,305 ft.
What is the longest trail near Deer's Head?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Deer's Head is MTB loop: Ruselabsatz - Geisskopf. This trail is estimated to be 16.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Deer's Head?
Deer's Head: With an ascent of 2,969 ft, MTB loop: Ruselabsatz - Geisskopf has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is SOUL TRAIL 14K with 1,505 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Deer's Head?
The most popular and difficult trail near Deer's Head is MTB loop: Ruselabsatz - Geisskopf with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.