Loop trail at the Pfahl (Za03)

Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike is approx. 15 km long and can be completed in approx. 4.25 hours. Like all circular hiking trails in Zandt, this one also starts at the "signpost tree" in the centre of the village near the tourist information office. The trail leads past the kindergarten to the end of Zandt. After the end of the pavement, you have to walk a short distance (approx. 100 metres) along the main road. Then turn right onto the cycle path to Harrling. After the hamlet of "Riesel", continue left on the Pandurensteig. Follow this via Riedhof and continue over the "Pfahl" until you see the village of Wolfersdorf to the south of the path. Here you turn right onto the Pfahlweg and walk through the small village of Wolfersdorf. Here it is worth making a detour to St Anne's Chapel on Stegbachstraße. Follow the markings along Schatzbergstraße and then turn left to the main road. Follow this road for approx. 100 metres, then turn left towards Altrandsberg. Follow the signposts along forest and meadow paths and pass the Jägerhäusl and St Anthony's Chapel, where you can enjoy a beautiful view. Continue past the cemetery to Altrandsberg, where a visit to the renovated castle or the World Art Museum is recommended. Of course, you can also stop at Gasthaus Laumer for refreshments on the way back. The hiking trail leads directly past the castle on the right-hand side, at the back via steps and a path into the lower village. Cross the bridge over the Perlbach stream to reach the cycle path. Follow this in the direction of Miltach, past the sports grounds and the ARA Kunst company, where it is worth visiting the factory outlet. Before the cycle path crosses the road, turn left and follow the Pandurensteig uphill through the forest. At the clearings, you can always enjoy a beautiful view of Altrandsberg and later Wolfersdorf. Follow the signposted path to Pfahl. Here you can also take a break at the Pfahlhof, an idyllically situated country inn. The return route runs together with the Za2 via the sewage treatment plant and the holiday village back to the starting point in Zandt. Highlights of the hike: - St Anthony's Chapel - Rustic refreshment stops - pile - Altrandsberg Castle - Pandurensteig trail