Rachelsee Lake
Mountain lake near Mount Rachel in Bavarian Forest
Mountain lake in the Bavarian Forest near the Großer Rachel; Rachelsee is reached by marked hiking trails and draws walkers for high‑forest scenery, rock outcrops and mountain streams.
Rachelsee at a Glance#
About Rachelsee#
Rachelsee is a small mountain lake in Bavaria, Germany, located close to the mountain summit of Rachel in the Bavarian Forest National Park. It is a typical alpine tarn set among conifer forests and is incorporated into local hiking routes.
The lake is a natural stopping point on the ascent to Mount Rachel and is valued for its compact scenic setting rather than large-scale recreation. Trails around the lake connect to the wider network of paths through the national park.
Surrounded by dense mountain forest and alpine terrain, Rachelsee lies within protected parkland that preserves native woodland and supports seasonal hiking and nature activities.
- Hiking access: Commonly visited as a stop on the hike to the summit of Mount Rachel, the lake sits in the high-forest landscape of the Bavarian Forest National Park and offers close access to marked trails.
Best Time to Visit Rachelsee#
Best visited in summer for snow-free trails and comfortable hiking; winter offers snowy scenery but can limit access.
Weather & Climate near Rachelsee#
Rachelsee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1366 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 0° | -8° | 130 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 1° | -8° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 3° | -4° | 109 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 7° | 0° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 14° | 7° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 16° | 12° | 129 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 155 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 14° | 8° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 10° | 3° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 1° | -7° | 150 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
