Großer Rachel Summit

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.

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.

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