Best trails near Wasserriegel

Varied route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The varied circular route starts at the Taferlruck car park. From there, the route leads uphill via the Diensthüttenstrasse and the Unterer Horizontalsteig trail through the forest to the idyllic Rachelsee lake. It is nice to take a short break there. The Kapellensteig leads the further ascent past the Rachel Chapel to the highest point of the tour - the summit of the 1453 m high Rachel. Great views can be expected. From there, the...

The circular route is relatively easy, with hardly any major inclines. It starts at the Taferlruck research station, where hydrological and meteorological data is collected. The trail leads through forest and along streams to a clearing and a winter enclosure for red deer. As the trail leads through the Neuhüttenwiese wildlife reserve, it is only accessible in summer and autumn. The route is closed between 1 December and 16 May and should not be walked on to protect the red deer.