Best wildlife trails in Spiegelau
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Spiegelau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque circular route on the Großer Rachel in the Bavarian Forest near Spiegelau. This idyllic circular route starts at the P+R hiking car park in Spiegelau and leads through rustic forests, across the legendary Rachelsee and past impressive rock formations up to the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest National Park - the Großer Rachel (1,453 m). The Ice Age educational trail leads through the forests that were largely destroyed by the bark beetle, where a new, wild mixed forest is...
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic section of the Goldsteig north route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The 17th stage of the Goldsteig: North route begins at the Rachel summit cross and leads along the south-eastern descent with a view of the Rachelsee lake. The route continues on natural paths through mixed forests to the Teufelsloch. The route then climbs up to the Lusen summit via the so-called Himmelsleiter (ladder to heaven) - here the Schutzhaus is the stage finish. Highlights: - Great Rachel -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Spiegelau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Spiegelau is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 17: Rachel to Lusen. This trail is estimated to be 14.2 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Spiegelau?
Spiegelau: With an ascent of 559 m, Rachel Circular Route has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 17: Rachel to Lusen with 551 m of elevation gain.
