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Lake Rachel

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

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    May 25, 2018

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    The Rachelsee is one of three Karseen of the Bavarian forest. It is located in the extreme north of the municipality of Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte. On the Czech side of this …
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    The Rachel Glacier formed a hollow during the Ice Age. Its terminal moraine prevented the water from draining away. The accumulated meltwater formed a lake up to 13.5 meters deep and 5.7 hectares in size. Today, the only natural lake in the national park is fed by the Seebach, which rises in the Rachelsee wall. From the shore of the glacier lake, you can not only see the Rachel summit, but also see the Rachel Chapel on the slope.
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    January 27, 2020

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    A beautifully situated idyllic lake.
    Perfect for a break
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    Best Hikes to Lake Rachel

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    1. To the Rachel: Peak, Chapel and Lake

    11.2km

    03:40

    510m

    510m

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

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

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    4.8

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    21.7km

    06:44

    750m

    750m

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

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    Elevation 1,070 m

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