Stone Wall Trail (Pe03)

Popular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the village square in Grafenkirchen, follow Jakobstraße in a northerly direction. Turn left into Bachstraße and leave it immediately after 140 metres to the right. Pass a field cross with a bench and continue along the stream and then along the edge of the forest. Here you can always take a seat on a bench and enjoy the surroundings. At the next turning, turn right onto the forest road and follow the markings along the forest path on the left. If you look carefully, you can discover a small carved shrine on a beech tree by a nature park signpost. Stay on the forest road for approx. 1.5 km. Then follow a forest path slightly uphill on the left for 220 metres. Now turn right onto an easier forest path in the direction of Obernried. Follow the adjacent tarmac road until you reach a nature park signpost pointing to the right. At this point, you also have the option of visiting Obernried (chapel and refreshment stop). The view of Cerchov, Hohenbogen and the Bavarian Forest mountains is breathtakingly beautiful on a clear day when you are on the adjoining field path. Keep right at the field cross and shortly afterwards follow the meadow path towards Gemeindeberg. On an old forest path, which is partly lined with stone walls, you walk through the high forest to the edge of the forest, where you can again enjoy a beautiful view. Benches invite you to take a break. A gravel path takes you back to Grafenkirchen (refreshments available; opening times Tue, Fri, Sun) and the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Hiking trails lined with stone walls - great views of Cerchov and the Bavarian Forest mountains