Discover Petting: Circular walks and historical traces

Circular walks through Schnoat and Lodergäu

The Schnoater circular walk, signposted as P3, is about 14.5 kilometres long. It leads through the western municipal area of Schnoat via Seeschneider, Streulach, Neuputzham, Putzham, Moosreuth, Wurzenberg, Ramstetten, Buschachen, Gabenstadt, Helming, Stubern, Filzschuster, Teichting, Schweighausen, Stötten and Seeberg, before returning to Petting. The sequence of places traces the route through this part of the municipality; the stated length is an approximate guide.

The Lodergäuer circular walk runs through the eastern part of the municipality of Petting, the Lodergäu. From Petting, it leads via Kühnhausen, Hennhart, Reichersdorf, Brandhofen, Kirchhof, Sondershausen and Zenzl to Mühlberg and back. Both circular walks return to Petting, but showcase different parts of the municipality. The Schnoater circular walk has an approximate total length; for the Lodergäuer, the focus is on the named sequence of places through the Lodergäu. Waymarking may change. Check local conditions before setting out.

Local history along the way

One route leads from Petting town hall via the parish church of St John the Baptist to Mühlfeld Chapel. During construction work in the area along this route, a significant Bavarian cemetery was uncovered. It provides insight into the region’s early settlement and adds a historical perspective to the route between the two named churches.

The route to the remains of the historic Vierschanze also starts at Petting town hall. The bridge along this route is on private property; the return journey follows the same route. Check local conditions before setting out, and do not plan to return via a different route.

Lake Waging and Schönramer Filz

Kühnhausen lido is located on the southern shore of Lake Waging, in the municipality of Petting. Its features include a gently sloping shore, a designated non-swimmer area, spacious sunbathing lawns and a restaurant. Check the operator’s latest information before visiting to ensure your plans take local conditions into account.

One route leads from Petting to Schönramer Filz. There, the nature trail features information boards about the bog and peat cutting. Schönramer Filz is one of the largest raised bogs in southeastern Bavaria. Peat was extracted there on a large scale until 1998; today, the area is protected, and the development of its bog and heathland areas has been left to nature once more. The nature trail’s information and the history of peat extraction give a visit a different focus from a walk through the municipal areas.

A broader perspective: Traunstein

The wider destination of Traunstein includes Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waging within the district. The Chiemgau Alps are home to more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching up to 2,000 metres in elevation. Lake Waging and Lake Taching are listed as a protected landscape area in the Traunstein district. This regional information complements the specific routes and destinations in Petting with a broader view of the destination.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Petting, the different types of excursions can help guide your holiday planning: a walk with an approximate distance, a route through the Lodergäu, historical traces, information about the bog or a visit to the lake. First consider which of these interests you would like to include in your stay, and use that to guide your choice of holiday destination.

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