Best trails near Großer Rachel
4.3(84 reviews)
Want to check out Großer Rachel from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Rachel are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque loop on the Großer Rachel in the Bavarian Forest near Spiegelau. This idyllic loop starts at the P+R hiking car park in Spiegelau. It 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 largely destroyed by the bark beetle, where a new, wild mixed forest emerges. The managed...
- 4.7 (10)·Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried route in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria. The varied loop starts at the Taferlruck parking lot. From there, the route leads uphill via the Diensthüttenstrasse and the Unterer Horizontalsteig trail through the forest to the idyllic Rachelsee lake. You can 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 descent...
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic section of the north route Goldsteig in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The 17th stage of the Goldsteig: the north route begins at the Rachel summit cross and leads on the south-eastern descent with a view of Lake Rachel. It continues on natural paths through mixed forests to the Teufelsloch. The so-called Himmelsleiter then goes up to the Lusengipfel - here the refuge is the stage destination. Highlights: - Great Rachel - Rachelsee - Sea of blocks on the Lusen - Glass...
- 3.8 (4)·Hard·16.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried hiking trail between Waldhäuser and Rachel in Bavaria. The best starting point for the hike is the fire brigade in Waldhäuser. There is a parking lot across the street next to a small playground. From Martinsklause to Teufelsloch, the lower route offers a much longer and perhaps gentler climb and is very beautiful. From Teufelsloch it is shorter and steeper uphill at the beginning. This leads to a long trail along the mountain side and through the forest which is then fairly level....
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·17 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrPicturesque section of the north route Goldsteig in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria On the 16th stage of the Goldsteig: north route, the path leads south of the Czech National Park “Šumava” mainly along shafts - former forest pastures - felts - high moors with special flora and fauna. The stage is a little more strenuous, but offers beautiful landscapes and idyllic paths. Highlights: - Beef pasture - Lindberger pasture - Zwieselter moor - Laces lake - Lost pasture
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Großer Rachel?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Großer Rachel. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Rachel?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Rachel is Rachel Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 49 reviews. This trail is 7.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,833 ft.
What is the longest trail near Großer Rachel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Rachel is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 16: Großer Falkenstein to Rachel. This trail is estimated to be 17.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Rachel?
Großer Rachel: With an ascent of 3,484 ft, Waldhäuser - Großer Rachel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 16: Großer Falkenstein to Rachel with 3,202 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Rachel?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Rachel is Rachelhütte - Rachelsee - Grosser Rachel - Steinkopf with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.
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- Großer Rachel
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- Trinkwassertalsperre Frauenau
- Infozentrum Talsperre Frauenau
- Paukenriegel
- Schachten- Diensthütte
- Kleiner Rachel
- Beerenkopf
- Oberer Kühberg
- Ochsenberg
- Hirschbach Dammseite Nord
- Kleiner Regen
- Hirschbach
- Ochsenberg
- Großer Sauruck
- Boden-Zisterne
- Vorsperre-Kleiner Regen
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