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

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Viechtach

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

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

03:11

11.1km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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274 m

Großer Pfahl

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

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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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9.97 km

Old Quarry on the Pfahl

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Beautiful walk around the old quarry

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10.2 km

View of the Großer Pfahl quarry

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Always impressive!

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10.4 km

Rock Formation at Viechtach

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There's a fascinating story behind it🔥

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10.4 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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10.6 km

Along the historic quartz quarry at the Großer Pfahl, the white quartz towers monumentally into the sky. Great photo motif for hikers - but also to admire and enjoy. A beautiful circular hiking trail leads around the rock massif.

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10.7 km

St. Antoniuspfahl Pfahl Ridge

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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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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

3.16 km

2.71 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

3.26 km

2.30 km

709 m

682 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Comments

August 27, 2021,Großer Pfahl Rundweg Nr.4 27.08.2021 13:26

Today we hiked the Großer Pfahl Rundweg from the hiking car park on the B85 near Viechtach. The way is signposted with the white 4 in the red circle. First, the path leads along an idyllic forest path to the Großer Pfahl, the elongated quartz reef that can be seen from afar. The route leads through various small towns, partly …

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September 29, 2024,Großer Pfahl 🪨🌲🌳bei Viechtach 🌤️😀

A very nice and interesting tour around the Großer Pfahl near Viechtach 😀 You should see this geotope at least once 🍁👍🏻

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August 6, 2024,Großer Pfahl - Runde

I chose a ready-made Komoot tour that starts right at the hotel. After all, I want to get to know the immediate surroundings. 😉

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

Großer Pfahl

Großer Pfahl rock formation

Old Quarry on the Pfahl

View of the Großer Pfahl quarry

Rock Formation at Viechtach

Old loading station of the quartz quarry at the Großer Pfahl

Großer Pfahl Rock Formation

St. Antoniuspfahl Pfahl Ridge

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