Many myths and legends entwine around the third highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest National Park - the Lusen (1,373 meters). The devil himself is said to have played a …

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Bergziege76

October 27, 2018

Hiking

These many "green" stones on the summit are simply impressive and absolutely worth seeing. It's not only great fun for children to climb up here and admire the great natural spectacle.

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*Hendrik*👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

February 25, 2022

Mountaineering

A 1373 m high vantage point in the Bavarian Forest. When the weather is good, there are views of the surrounding area and as far as the Alps

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1. On the Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter

12.2km

03:57

530m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Lusen Summit – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

4.75km

01:36

220m

230m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Lusen – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

16.1km

05:16

640m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 1,360 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Neuschönau, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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Lusen Summit

1. On the Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter

2. Lusen Summit – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

3. View of Lusen – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

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