Best trails near Schutzhütte Rachelsee
4.3(86 reviews)
Want to check out Schutzhütte Rachelsee from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schutzhütte Rachelsee 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...
- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular quality trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria The Buntspecht circular trail is a certified quality hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The starting point of the tour is the Diensthütte car park or the Racheldiensthütte bus stop (accessible by bus and train, line 601). You hike on mostly natural paths from the Racheldiensthütte to Rachelsee, the only natural lake in the Bavarian Forest National Park. Some rest areas and shelters on the way through the...
- 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...
- 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....
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·14.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrChallenging hike in the Bavarian Forest National Park The route starts at the Naturkneippanlage car park. Alternatively it can be started from the Igelbus stop Aufichtenwald-Steg (735 m above sea level) and follow the main hiking trail 'Baumgruppe' to the left in the direction of Klingenbrunn railway station. A detour to the "Seeblick" viewpoint is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Moorwald footbridge (LIFE+ project) along the Waldhüttenbach stream (information boards present the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schutzhütte Rachelsee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schutzhütte Rachelsee. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schutzhütte Rachelsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schutzhütte Rachelsee 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 Schutzhütte Rachelsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schutzhütte Rachelsee is Waldhäuser - Großer Rachel. This trail is estimated to be 16.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schutzhütte Rachelsee?
Schutzhütte Rachelsee: 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 Rachelhütte - Rachelsee - Grosser Rachel - Steinkopf with 2,791 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schutzhütte Rachelsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schutzhütte Rachelsee is Rachelhütte - Rachelsee - Grosser Rachel - Steinkopf with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.
Top sights in Bavarian Forest National Park
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Points of interest
- Rachelsee
- Schutzhütte Rachelsee
- Bergwacht-Hütte
- Seeblick
- Schutzhütte Felsenkanzel
- Hüttenriegel
- Wasserriegel
- Siebenrücken
- Rehhübel
- Glaserbrunnen
- Hohe Scheitstatt
- St. Oswald
- Feistenberg Schutzhütte
- Aussichtsplattform 4x6 m
- Ehemal. Glashüttenstandort Neuhüttenwiese
- Goldwaschplatz
- Hoher Stein
- Taferlruck
- Sitzbaum (Rastmöglichkeit)
- Jugendzeltplatz