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Lake Rachel – Großer Rachel Summit loop from Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte

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Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte

Lake Rachel – Großer Rachel Summit loop from Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte

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Lake Rachel – Großer Rachel Summit loop from Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte

06:52

22.4km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.0 km for 1.31 km

Open: • July 15-November 15 (otherwise closed)

After 18.4 km for 816 m

Open: • July 15-November 15 (otherwise closed)

After 19.3 km for 282 m

Closed: • December 1-May 16 (otherwise open)

After 19.5 km for 899 m

Closed: • December 1-March 31 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.67 km

Schachtenbachklause

Lake

7.00 km

Stream to Rachelsee

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pretty stream along the way

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7.82 km

Lake Rachel

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The Rachelsee is one of three Karseen of the Bavarian forest. It is located in the extreme north of the municipality of Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte. On the Czech side of this …

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8.75 km

Rocky Ascent to Rachel in Bavarian Forest National Park

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The path to the chapel and Rachel is rocky and quite slippery;
not a MTB trail. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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9.35 km

Rachel Chapel with View of Lake Rachel

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High above the Rachelsee perched on a narrow rocky outcrop, the wooden Rachel chapel. The view of Lake Rachel and the tranquil chapel invite you to take a break at any time of the year.

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9.68 km

View of Lake Rachel

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From the little Rachel chapel you have a fantastic view down to the Rachelsee.

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10.9 km

Großer Rachel Summit

Highlight • Summit

In a ZDF survey on the most popular excursion destinations in Germany, the Great Rachel was number 1 in the mountain category at 1,453 meters! The highest mountain in the …

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11.7 km

Ascent to Großer Rachel with Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb to Rachel is a wonderful experience. Fantastic panorama and nature.

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16.1 km

Boulder path in Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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beautiful old boulder path - and not for slippers ;-)

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22.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

5.90 km

4.01 km

579 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

7.43 km

3.67 km

3.04 km

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Lake Rachel – Großer Rachel Summit loop from Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte

Stream to Rachelsee

Lake Rachel

Rocky Ascent to Rachel in Bavarian Forest National Park

Rachel Chapel with View of Lake Rachel

View of Lake Rachel

Großer Rachel Summit

Ascent to Großer Rachel with Panoramic Views

Boulder path in Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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