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Freyung-Grafenau

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

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Freyung-Grafenau

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

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

04:51

14.5km

690m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.73 km

Emeiriegel Shelter

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Since Rachel is not allowed to be driven on by car between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., all of the break spots are a great help here, especially in bad weather.

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5.78 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

6.16 km

Rachel Summit (Rachel Peak)

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very nice view, unfortunately the Waldschmidthaus is currently closed.

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4

6.27 km

View of the Rachel summit cross

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It's almost done ☺️

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5

6.78 km

Benches Near Rachelsee Viewpoint, Bavarian Forest National Park

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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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7.64 km

Valley view on the ascent to Rachel

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always nice here

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7

8.12 km

Descent With Last Snow, Bavarian Forest National Park

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8

8.33 km

Bench on the ascent to Rachel

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great place to take a break

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

5.20 km

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

4.07 km

1.60 km

557 m

237 m

< 100 m

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