Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 2, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.38 km for 206 m

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2.63 km

Glas Ark in Bavarian Forest National Park

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In 2003, regional glass artists created this four and a half meter long ship. It consists of countless thin sheets of glass and weighs more than three tons. From 2003 …

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2.66 km

Glass Ark below the summit of Lusen

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Beautiful work of art made of glass

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5.24 km

Beautiful wooden footbridge

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always nice here

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5.45 km

View from Lusen toward the Czech Republic

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always nice here

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5.57 km

Lusen Summit

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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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6.92 km

Spring fountain on the Winter Trail (Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald)

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Very nice and comfortable to stay. If you start the tour on the winter route, you can fill up the water supply here.
If you start with the summer route, …

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9.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.88 km

1.92 km

1.68 km

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.98 km

2.74 km

546 m

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 April

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View from Lusen toward the Czech Republic

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