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Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Großer Pfahl und Pfahlriegel St. Antoniuspfahl

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Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Großer Pfahl und Pfahlriegel St. Antoniuspfahl

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Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Großer Pfahl und Pfahlriegel St. Antoniuspfahl

01:54

6.77km

140m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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517 m

Great Pfahl

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The post is always beautiful, whether just for a short walk or for a longer hike.

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916 m

View of the historic quartz quarry at Großer Pfahl

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Above the quarry, there is a beautiful path that goes along in part. From there you always have a beautiful view of the former quartz mining pit

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1.70 km

Großer Pfahl rock formation

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The nature reserve Großer Pfahl and Pfahlriegel St. Antoniuspfahl is a wonderful destination for the whole family. There is a lot to discover here on various circular routes and a …

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4.29 km

Rock Formation at Viechtach

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There's a fascinating story behind it🔥

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4.30 km

Old loading station of the quartz quarry at the Großer Pfahl

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The forest kindergarten is very nicely done!

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4.41 km

Old Blacksmith’s Forge at the Großer Pfahl

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Here you can see how the quartz was broken down and what a tough job it was!

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4.50 km

View of the Großer Pfahl quarry

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Always impressive!

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4.74 km

Old Quarry on the Pfahl

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Beautiful walk around the old quarry

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6.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

974 m

718 m

574 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

1.02 km

669 m

390 m

275 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

6°C

17 %

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Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Großer Pfahl und Pfahlriegel St. Antoniuspfahl

Great Pfahl

View of the historic quartz quarry at Großer Pfahl

Großer Pfahl rock formation

Rock Formation at Viechtach

Old loading station of the quartz quarry at the Großer Pfahl

Old Blacksmith’s Forge at the Großer Pfahl

View of the Großer Pfahl quarry

Old Quarry on the Pfahl

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