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

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

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

01:37

4.75km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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910 m

Spring fountain on the Winter Trail (Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.35 km

Forest Trail to or from Lusen

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There are several ways to the Lusenschutzhaus, from easy to difficult. The terrace invites you to take a break.

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2.08 km

Lusen Shelter

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Quaint and cozy hut. The menu and drinks menu is designed so that everyone can find something. It is definitely worth stopping at after climbing the summit and enjoying the beautiful view.

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2.26 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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2.27 km

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit

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Simply a great ascent over the Himmelsleiter to the 1,373 meter high Lusen, the fifth largest mountain in the Bavarian Forest. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended here! In addition, the …

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2.85 km

View of Lusen

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Even more exhausting in winter

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3.67 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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4.67 km

Trailhead and Signposts at Waldhauser, Bavarian Forest National Park

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The Waldhausreibe can be reached by the Igelbus (Igel Bus), and by car before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Parking is limited!

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4.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

437 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

3°C

32 %

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

Spring fountain on the Winter Trail (Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald)

Forest Trail to or from Lusen

Lusen Shelter

Lusen Summit

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