Then follows a short ascent to the Mandlscharte. From here the path leads downhill in serpentines to the Pfeishütte. The hut is open from mid-June to mid-October (overnight accommodation available). Here the Goethe Weg ends.

Then the trail continues over the Stempeljoch through the Halltal (manor houses, Berggasthof St. Magdalena) to the entrance to the Halltal to Absam (car park). Afterwards by car, bus or on foot back to the starting point. 

Alternative: Alternatively, you can descend via the Arzler Scharte or Arzler Reise or take the trail over the Kreuzjöchl down to the Vintlalm, past the Rumer Alm and back to the valley station of the Nordkettenbahn.