Hiking Highlight
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerischer Wald
Here you can see how the quartz was broken down and what a tough job it was!
August 1, 2021
The NaWaKiga Viechtach is located on the Großer Pfahl in and around the former building of the "Alte Schmiede".
April 4, 2021
Since it is worth to be seen you should definitely go if you are in the area!
August 1, 2021
Great station on the nature trail at the Great Stake. The well-made display boards explain the formation, the mining, the loading and the effort with which the quartz rock was broken out of the earth and loaded. On the educational trail you can see the loading station, an old material ropeway, an old blacksmith's shop with a tipping lorry, as well as the former braking station.
October 12, 2021
Great station on the nature trail at the Great Stake. The well-made display boards explain the formation, the mining, the loading and the effort with which the quartz rock was broken out of the earth and loaded. On the educational trail you can see the loading station, an old material ropeway, an old blacksmith's shop with a tipping lorry, as well as the former braking station.
October 12, 2021
Old Forge
The quartz quarrying at the Great Stake used to be mainly carried out with simple tools and equipment. Larger machines were not used at that time.
These tools were exposed to a high level of wear and tear when machining the extremely hard quartz rock.
Up until the early 1960s, the tools and equipment were constantly repaired and minor repairs carried out in this forge.
Today the forest kindergarten of the city of Viechtach is located here.
August 22, 2020
Nice hiking trail around the rocks. Not demanding. The quartz rocks are impressive, great structure. Ideal for a family outing. Depending on your choice, the route is between approx. 2 and 6 km
7 days ago
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