Waldschmidthaus

Cozy mountain inn directly below the summit of the Großer Rachel. The highest mountain hut was closed in 2017 due to structural defects, but after some restoration work, the hut with the hut hosts Rudi Holzapfel and Sigrid Kick reopened in August 2018.

The Waldschmidthaus is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the summer season.

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Officially called the Rachel shelter, it is the highest mountain hut in the Bavarian Forest at an altitude of 1,360 m. It is located directly below the Great Rachel (1,453 m). From now on, hikers will be provided with cool drinks and delicious snacks every day in the summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The inn is unfortunately closed.

The vegetable soup was excellent.

For a snack a good way

Beautiful mountain hut as it should be, quaint and cozy.

Delicious food, especially the Kaiserschmarrn is recommended.

After a refreshment, it is worthwhile to walk the approx. 50 to the abyss to take a look at the Rachelsee.

The Waldschmidthaus is located a little below the summit of the Großer Rachel. The Rachelschutzhaus owes its name to Maximilian Schmidt, also known as Waldschmidt. The writer from Eschlkam (1832 - 1919) dealt among other things with the Bavarian-Bohemian neighborhood and used real locations for his stories. Built in 1912 by the Spiegelau Forest Association, the Waldschmidthaus came into private ownership in 1920. Today it is owned by the Free State of Bavaria and in the summer months of recent years offered hikers a place to stop for refreshments directly on the Rachel.

The Waldschmidthaus is currently closed until further notice.

Beautiful circular route from the hiking parking lot in Gfäl.

Nearby is a beautiful viewpoint on Rachelsee and the beautiful Bavarian Forest!

Unfortunately, currently closed due to renovations. The location below the summit is perfect.

very good food, Kaiserschmarrn delicious and good view

July 2020 unfortunately currently closed.

I was looking forward to the Kaiserschmarrn, but unfortunately the hut is not managed. You can still sit out here and take a break

Just below the summit. Unfortunately it was closed on 09/21/2020.

The Waldschmidthaus is currently closed for a long time (probably 2023) due to pending restoration.