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Glass Ark

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Glass Ark

Recommended by 75 hikers out of 78

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    1. Lusen Summit – Himmelsleiter to Lusen Summit loop from Waldhäuser

    4.76km

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

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    Moderate

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

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 23, 2025

    Great work by the glassblowers/makers. Unfortunately, they're now without a hand, but considering the ark is over 4 meters long and weighs over 3 tons, wow, wow, wow

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      June 30, 2025

      A wonderful piece of glass - the Glass Ark

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        Location: Waldhäuser Wald, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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