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Großer Rachel Summit

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Großer Rachel Summit

Recommended by 1267 hikers out of 1287

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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    Best Hikes to Großer Rachel Summit

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    1. To the Rachel: Peak, Chapel and Lake

    11.2km

    03:40

    510m

    510m

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

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    2. Varied Rachel crossing

    21.7km

    06:44

    750m

    750m

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

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

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    February 17, 2016

    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 Bavarian Forest National Park can now officially adorn itself with the title “Germany's most popular excursion mountain”.

    The name of Rachel is said to come from the Celtic and mean "rough". For the effort of the ascent, however, you will be rewarded with fantastic views of the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest.

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      December 6, 2020

      Summit experience on the Great Rachel
      The view from the summit stretches far across the Middle Bavarian Forest and across to the Bohemian Forest on the Czech side. The magnificent panorama ranges from the Osser and Arber in the north-west to the Dreisesselberg in the south-east.
      With the influence of the foehn, the chain of the Alps from the Dead Mountains to the Zugspitze can also be seen. Because of its good view, the Great Rachel is heavily frequented on nice days.

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        October 25, 2021

        Wonderful view of the surrounding mountains (Arber, Lusen, Polednik) Great view of the Alps. ⛰⛰⛰🏔🏔🏔

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          Elevation 1,420 m

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          Koordinaten 48° 58′ 42″ N, 13° 23′ 22″ O

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          Wheelchair access

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          Dog Friendly

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

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