Best trails near Schuhnagelkopf
4.7(59 reviews)
Want to check out Schuhnagelkopf from the trail? Good news: 2 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schuhnagelkopf 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schuhnagelkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schuhnagelkopf 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 Schuhnagelkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schuhnagelkopf is Rachelhütte - Rachelsee - Grosser Rachel - Steinkopf. This trail is estimated to be 12.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schuhnagelkopf?
Schuhnagelkopf: With an ascent of 2,791 ft, Rachelhütte - Rachelsee - Grosser Rachel - Steinkopf has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rachel Loop with 1,833 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schuhnagelkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schuhnagelkopf is Rachelhütte - Rachelsee - Grosser Rachel - Steinkopf with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.
