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Großer Rachel Summit – Lake Rachel loop from Sankt Oswald

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Großer Rachel Summit – Lake Rachel loop from Sankt Oswald

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5.0

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Großer Rachel Summit – Lake Rachel loop from Sankt Oswald

04:12

12.5km

580m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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267 m

Schachtenbach Sluice

Highlight • Lake

The Schachtenbachklause is located at the end of the former wooden railway. This small, artificial reservoir donated the water required for the wood drift when the lock gate was open. …

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2.58 km

Wooden Footbridge Over Stream, Bavarian Forest National Park

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nice wooden walkway to avoid getting wet feet

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4.49 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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4.80 km

View of the Snowy Forest in Bavarian Forest National Park

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5.99 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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7.16 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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9.00 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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9.03 km

View of Mount Rachel from Lake Rachel

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.12 km

3.35 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

3.55 km

1.19 km

231 m

Elevation

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Großer Rachel Summit – Lake Rachel loop from Sankt Oswald

Schachtenbach Sluice

Wooden Footbridge Over Stream, Bavarian Forest National Park

Rachel Chapel with View of Lake Rachel

View of the Snowy Forest in Bavarian Forest National Park

Großer Rachel Summit

View of Lake Rachel

Lake Rachel

View of Mount Rachel from Lake Rachel

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