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Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte

Waldschmidthaus (1,360 m)

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Waldschmidthaus (1,360 m)

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

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    May 20, 2020

    Hiking

    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 (1832-1919) explored, among other things, the Bavarian-Bohemian relationship and used real locations as inspiration for his stories. Built in 1912 by the Spiegelau section of the Bavarian Forest Association, the Waldschmidthaus became privately owned in 1920. Today, it is owned by the Free State of Bavaria and is currently undergoing renovations.

    The Waldschmidthaus is currently closed until further notice, so there is no food or drink available at this time.
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    February 23, 2022

    Hiking

    A pretty little hut with rustic charm, just below the summit.
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    January 21, 2021

    Hiking

    Nature can still be nature here 👌 Fantastic landscape 🤩 Unfortunately no longer open 😢
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    2,200

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    1. To the Rachel: Peak, Chapel and Lake

    11.2km

    03:40

    510m

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

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    528

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    21.7km

    06:44

    750m

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

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    4.8

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    2,172

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 1,360 m

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

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