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Waldschmidthaus (1,360 m) – Rachel Summit (Rachel Peak) loop from Gfäll

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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Spiegelau

Waldschmidthaus (1,360 m) – Rachel Summit (Rachel Peak) loop from Gfäll

Moderate

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Waldschmidthaus (1,360 m) – Rachel Summit (Rachel Peak) loop from Gfäll

02:27

6.45km

460m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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1.22 km

Bench on the ascent to Rachel

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great place to take a break

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1.41 km

Liesl Spring

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Bench for resting and spring water for drinking and refreshing.

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1.91 km

always nice here

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1.97 km

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

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2.82 km

Waldschmidthaus (1,360 m)

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The Waldschmidthaus is located just below the summit of the Großer Rachel mountain. This mountain refuge owes its name to Maximilian Schmidt, also known as Waldschmidt. The writer from Eschlkam …

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3.21 km

Großer Rachel Summit

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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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3.61 km

The house was closed in April 2024 and no longer looked really managed. But there are plenty of benches and tables to take a nice break. 50 meters you can …

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6.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.58 km

714 m

143 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

714 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

10°C

3°C

47 %

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