Discover Petting: Circular Walks, Moorland and History

Discover Petting through its circular walks, traces of early settlement and the landscape around Lake Waging. The routes pass through Schnoat, the western part of the municipality, and Lodergäu, the eastern part; one trail leads visitors from Petting to Schönramer Filz. Other attractions include an archaeological find on the way to Mühlfeld Chapel and Kühnhausen lido within the municipality. When choosing accommodation, you can consider which of these themes you want to centre your trip around: circular walks, history, moorland or time by the water.

Circular walks through Schnoat and Lodergäu

The Schnoater circular walk, signposted as P3, is about 14.5 km long and passes through Schnoat, the western part of the municipality. The route goes via Seeschneider, Streulach, Neuputzham, Putzham, Moosreuth, Wurzenberg, Ramstetten, Buschachen, Gabenstadt, Helming, Stubern, Filzschuster, Teichting, Schweighausen, Stötten and Seeberg before returning to Petting. The approximate distance provides a guide for planning the walk.

The Lodergäuer circular walk passes through Lodergäu, the eastern part of the municipality of Petting. From Petting, it goes via Kühnhausen, Hennhart, Reichersdorf, Brandhofen, Kirchhof, Sondershausen and Zenzl to Mühlberg, then back to Petting. The main differences to consider when choosing a walk are therefore whether it passes through the western or eastern part of the municipality, and the sequence of places along the route. For both circular walks, it is worth checking the waymarks before setting out, as the signage may change.

Local history along the way

A path leads from Petting Town Hall to the remains of the historic Vierschanze. A bridge on this path is on private property; the return route follows the same path. Check the access conditions on site before setting out.

The path from St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Petting to Mühlfeld Chapel also has an archaeological connection: a significant Bavarian burial ground was uncovered there during construction work. The find offers insights into the region’s early settlement and adds a specific historical context to the local history.

Lido and moorland

Kühnhausen lido is in Kühnhausen, within the municipality, on the southern shore of Lake Waging. Its described features include a gently sloping shore, a designated non-swimmer area, spacious sunbathing lawns and a restaurant. These details can help you decide whether time by the water fits into your travel plans. Before visiting, check with the current operator for up-to-date information about the facilities.

A trail from Petting leads to Schönramer Filz. Information boards there explain the moorland and peat cutting. The Filz is one of the largest raised bogs in south-eastern Bavaria. Peat was extracted there on a large scale until 1998; today it is protected, and the moorland and heathland are being left to develop naturally again. Here, signs of past use and the present-day development of a protected landscape meet in one place.

The wider region: Traunstein

The wider travel destination of Traunstein includes Lake Chiemsee and Lake Waging in Traunstein district. The Chiemgau Alps are home to more than 170 alpine pastures and peaks reaching heights of up to 2,000 metres. The Seeoner Seen are listed as a nature reserve in the district; Lake Waging and Lake Tachinger are listed as a landscape conservation area. This regional perspective complements Petting’s specific circular walks with lakes, alpine heights and named protected areas.

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