Großer Arber

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Großer Arber
Bird's-eye view of Großer Arber
Elevation	1,456 m
Location	Bavaria, Germany
Prominence	1,031 m
Coordinates	49°6′44″N, 13°8′4″E

Großer Arber, (German for Great Arber) is the highest peak of the Bavarian-Bohemian-mountain ridge, with an elevation of 1,456 metres. Although geographically belonging to the Bohemian Forest, it is often referred to as "King of the Bavarian Forest“.

Großer Arber and the woodlands down to Bayerisch Eisenstein are in the possession of the Prince of Hohenzollern.

As early as 1939, large parts of the area were put under protection, in order to save its uniqueness. Großer Arber is the only peak of the Bavarian-Bohemian-Mountain Ridge above the climatic timberline. Near the Großer Arber is a smaller mountain, the Kleiner Arber ("klein" = small). On top are two military radar stations, built during the Cold War as the mountain is very close to the Czech border. Großer Arber is also — though small — a well-known ski area and has been the site of alpine skiing World Cup competition.