Hiking route 'Siebenstern' (Arctic starflower) (Frauenau - Waldschmidthaus)

Difficult
12,3 km
5:00 h
740 m
10 m

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Startpoint

Hauptstraße, 94258 Frauenau

Destinationpoint

Waldschmidthaus

Hike from Frauenau to Waldschmidthaus below Großer Rachel

The 'Siebenstern' (Arctic starflower) hiking trail starts in the centre of Frauenau. Passing through Oberfrauenau, the trail leads to the Trinkwassertalsperre (drinking water reservoir), where you walk along its shore. Afterwards, you hike uphill through pristine national park forests, with some sections being very steep and rocky. After the challenging ascent, you arrive at Rachelwiese, and from there, it's not far to reach Waldschmidthaus, located just below Großer Rachel.

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Hiking route 'Siebenstern' (Arctic starflower) (Frauenau - Waldschmidthaus)

Hauptstraße, 94258 Frauenau

Contact Person

Nationalparkzentrum Falkenstein
Haus zur Wildnis, 94227 Lindberg
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Stages:
Frauenau - Oberfrauenau – Trinkwassertalsperre (drinking water reservoir) - Waldschmidthaus

Refreshment points in Oberfrauenau (Please check the opening hours in advance).
Please note that the Waldschmidthaus is currently closed, there is no opportunity for refreshments.

Correct on the go – all the time:


  • Beware of falling trees and deadwood! The use of the path is at your own risk. At strong wind please leave the forest for safety reasons!
  • Path regulations in order to protect endangered plants and animals in certain areas of the national park
  • Please do not leave any trash! Dog poop bags or handkerchiefs do not belong in nature either. Please help to keep our wild forest clean. Thank you!
Always ensure to have good equipment: card, sturdy shoes, something to drink, first aid kit, bad weather clothing
The 'Siebenstern' (Arctic starflower) hiking trail can also be easily combined with other hiking paths to create circular routes!
Examples:
  • Take 'Siebenstern (Arctic starflower)' to Waldschmidthaus, then return to Oberfrauenau with ‘Green Triangle’ and continue to Frauenau.
  • Alternatively, you can combine Igelbus and Waldbahn (train) to return to Frauenau:
    • Hike from Waldschmidthaus with the 'Auerhahn' (Capercaillie) trail to Gfäll. Then, take the Igelbus (Rachel-Bus, line 601) to Spiegelau Bahnhof (station). From there, take the Waldbahn (train) back to Frauenau.
Hauptstraße
94258 Frauenau
  • in Frauenau
  • Parking area Oberfrauenau
Railway station (Waldbahn) Frauenau
Timetables available at www.bayerwald-ticket.com

Siebenstern (Arctic starflower)

Hauptstraße, 94258 Frauenau

Waldschmidthaus

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Author

Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald
Freyunger Str. 2
94481 Grafenau

Organisation

Nationalparkverwaltung Bayerischer Wald

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