Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Viechtach

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Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Viechtach

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Great Pfahl – Großer Pfahl rock formation loop from Viechtach

01:44

14.6km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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51 m

Viechtach train station

Highlight • Rest Area

Small train station from which the forest railway runs.

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1.31 km

St. Antonius Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The somewhat smaller pile area near Viechtach extends to around four hectares. The special feature is a small chapel dedicated to St. Anthony. The St. Antonius Stake runs almost directly …

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3.08 km

Great Pfahl

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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4.26 km

Großer Pfahl rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.87 km

Bench with a view of Distelberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet bench from which you can let your gaze wander over the Distelberg.

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10.9 km

Old Quarry on the Pfahl

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful walk around the old quarry

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11.1 km

View of the Großer Pfahl quarry

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Always impressive!

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11.2 km

Old Blacksmith’s Forge at the Großer Pfahl

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

3.93 km

3.13 km

219 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

3.81 km

2.49 km

1.04 km

838 m

643 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

17°C

3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2022,QIOPTIQ "NANOMETER TRAIL" - HEIMAT TRAILS TROPHY - RUN&NORDIC - VIECHTACH

Unfortunately, this run had to be canceled due to an injury 😖... After 8 weeks, the Achilles tendon was almost whole again. But I couldn't even think about running again...

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