Waldschmidthaus

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

The Waldschmidthaus is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm during 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 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.

very good food, Kaiserschmarrn delicious and good view

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

Refreshments are available in the Waldschmidthaus, but please inform yourself in advance about the opening times.

The Waldschmidthaus is located just below the summit of Großer Rachel. The Rachelschutzhaus owes its name to Maximilian Schmidt, also called Waldschmidt. The writer from Eschlkam (1832 - 1919) dealt, among other things, with the Bavarian-Bohemian neighborhood and used real settings for his stories. Built in 1912 by the Spiegelau Forest Association section, the Waldschmidthaus was privately owned in 1920. Today it is owned by the Free State of Bavaria and offers hikers a stop right on Rachel in the summer months.
Please inquire about opening hours in advance.

The Waldschmidthaus is located just below the summit of Großer Rachel. The Rachelschutzhaus owes its name to Maximilian Schmidt, also called Waldschmidt. The writer from Eschlkam (1832 - 1919) dealt, among other things, with the Bavarian-Bohemian neighborhood and used real settings for his stories. Built in 1912 by the Spiegelau Forest Association section, the Waldschmidthaus was privately owned in 1920. Today it is owned by the Free State of Bavaria and offers hikers a stop right on Rachel in the summer months.
Please inquire about opening hours in advance.

Beautiful circular route from the hiking parking lot in Gfäl.

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