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Lake Rachel

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Lake Rachel

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  • Location: Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    May 25, 2018

    Hiking

    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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    During the ice age, the Rachel Glacier formed a hollow. Its terminal moraine prevented water drainage. The accumulated meltwater thus formed a lake up to 13.5 meters deep and 5.7 …
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    January 27, 2020

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    A beautifully situated idyllic lake.
    Perfect for a break
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    4.8

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    To the Rachel: Peak, Chapel and Lake

    11.2km

    03:43

    510m

    510m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    4.8

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    21.7km

    06:44

    750m

    750m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 1,070 m

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    Location: Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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