Goldsteig · Stage 16 of 38
Goldsteig N 16 Großer Falkenstein – Rachel
Today we follow the border ridge toward Bohemia, always within Bavarian Forest National Park. To the north lies the Czech national park "Šumava" (in German, "the Rustling One"). Special highlights of the day are the many Schachten and Filze. Schachten were forest pastures in earlier times, especially for young cattle. They were driven up here for the few summer months and tended by a herdsman. Filze are raised bogs with interesting flora and fauna - but please do not leave the marked paths (mostly boardwalks)! Along the route lie Sulzschachten, Albrechtschachten, Rindl- and Jährlingsschachten, Lindberger Schachten, Kohl- and Hochschachten, Alm- and Verlorener Schachten. This hike is strenuous, but one of the most beautiful in the Bavarian Forest. To finish, however, there is still a somewhat arduous climb up to Waldschmidthaus, just below the summit of Rachel.
- Length
- 26.6 km
- Walking time
- approx. 8:45 h
- Ascent
- 789 m
- Descent
- 722 m
Walking time as stated by the operator.
Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from official terrain data.
Start
Großer Falkenstein
Nearby
Along the way
Finish
Waldschmidthaus