Circular route 'Buntspecht' (Spotted woodpecker) - From Racheldiensthütte to Rachelsee

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7.70 km long
round trip
Difficulty: medium
Hiking
  • 02:45 h
  • 295 m
  • 295 m
  • 7.70 km
  • Start: Parking area Diensthüttenstraße, Nationalparkstraße, 94566 St. Oswald-Riedlhütte
  • Destination: Parking area Diensthüttenstraße, Nationalparkstraße, 94566 St. Oswald-Riedlhütte
The Deutscher Wanderverband (German Hiking Association) certified this quality route to Lake Rachel
On this trail, you can explore the wild forest nature at the foot of the Rachel. One of the highlights surely is Lake Rachel, being the only natural lake within the national park. An Ice Age educational trail and the rock formation Felsenkanzel are further highlights on this tour, as well as a stop at Racheldiensthütte. The circular path 'Buntspecht' (Spotted woodpecker) is certified by Deutscher Wanderverband (German Hiking Association) as a quality path in the category of ‘nature pleasures’.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Loop Road

  • Nature Highlight

  • Predicate Trail

  • Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"

  • Stop at an Inn

Contact person

Hans-Eisenmann-Haus
Nationalparkzentrum Lusen

Author

Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Freyunger Str. 2
94481 Grafenau

Organization

Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Getting there
Circular route 'Buntspecht' (Spotted woodpecker) - From Racheldiensthütte to Rachelsee
Nationalparkstraße
94568 Sankt Oswald-Riedlhütte - Parkplatz Diensthüttenstraße