This is the 10804th most frequent German word.
rätselhafte
Mysterious or puzzling.
Here, 'rätselhafte' qualifies the noun 'Wald', emphasizing its mysterious or enigmatic nature.
Das Bild zeigte einen rätselhaften Wald.
The picture showed a mysterious forest.
In this case, 'rätselhafte' modifies 'Nachricht', suggesting that the message is difficult to understand or interpret.
Er brachte eine rätselhafte Nachricht.
He brought a cryptic message.
This usage applies 'rätselhafte' to 'Persönlichkeit', highlighting a peculiar or intriguing character trait.