4.6km
Total Distance
268m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A forest walk to the Rachelsee, a dark glacial lake below the Grosser Rachel in the Bavarian Forest. The path climbs gently through ancient woodland to the still lake and its chapel. A peaceful and scenic hike.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 1.2km
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 3.8km
  3. 3
    Schutzhütte Rachelsee
    at the end · Shelter
Bus stop
Racheldiensthütte · 563m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T2 for 0.3km
Surface
gravel 45%, natural ground 29%, paved 26%
Marked route
European long distance path E6, Germany, Alternative Bavarian Forest, Buntspecht

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy