Bayerischer Wald

The last stage of the Pandurensteig begins at Fürsteneck Castle. At first you go back to the banks of the Ilz, which also shows you the way today. You hike past rest benches and gnarled trees to Kalteneck, where you cross the river. On the other bank, continue south to the Fischhaus bathing area, which

The seventh stage starts at the beautiful market square of Perlesreut, from where you hike via Ellersdorf into the Ilz valley. Alternatively, you can start in Haus im Wald (then a total of 16 km, walking time: 4 hours)

Before you reach the banks of the Ilz, you can enjoy beautiful views of the hilly landscape

During the sixth stage, you'll get a good workout for your calves over almost 30 kilometers and a few ascents and descents. You start in Spiegelau and from there you go straight down into the wild and romantic Steinklamm. The rushing and cooling Große Ohe leads you further and further south. After nine

After a night in Rinchnach, the Pandurensteig leads you to Zimmerau. There you pass the Mühle inn and then follow the Rinchnach stream through a beautiful forest. The path gradually becomes steeper and takes you to the ridge of the Wagensonnriegel, which is formed by rugged rock formations. At the end

Starting from Hinterdietzberg you climb up to the 14 Nothelfer chapel, which is idyllically hidden in the pine forest. Passing a quarry, it then descends into the valley of the Schwarzen Regen, where you can already see Weißenstein Castle. In the valley, it is worth making a detour to the district town

From Prackenbach, at the beginning of the third stage, you go again to the towering quartz rocks of the pile. The craggy rock walls form bizarre and impressive figures in the fragrant pine and oak forest. On the outskirts of Viechtach you can take a break at the beautiful St. Antonius chapel before you

The second and longest stage of the Pandurensteig begins in the town of Cham - behind the town wall with the historic beer gate, you cross the Regen river and then hike into the idyllic Rötelseeweiher bird sanctuary. The pile then begins at Thierlstein Castle, a 150-kilometer-long quartz reef that is

The official starting point of the Pandurensteig is at the colorful market square in Waldmünchen - alternatively you can also start at the nearby train station. The first stage begins with a climb up to Herzogau, from where you have a beautiful view back over the city of Waldmünchen. Accompanied by wonderful

Start/Finish: Viechtach Train Station



Type/Character: Mountain bike tour/suitable for e-bikes



Castle Tour No. 37 starts at Viechtach train station and initially takes you along the idyllic Black Regen River to Blossersberg. Several climbs lead you up approximately 300 meters in altitude to the Neunußberg

The tour starts at parking lot P1 Ahorn and leads through small hamlets and scenic hills around Sankt Englmar – and is also suitable for e-bikes.



First, you'll follow the Baierweg trail via Staudenau, Meinstorf, and Reisach to Haigrub. From there, the route continues uphill via Höhenberg, Rautenstock