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

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

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

05:16

16.1km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 7, 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 2.48 km for 206 m

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1.06 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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1.88 km

View of Lusen

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Even more exhausting in winter

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2.21 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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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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2.83 km

Markfleckl Border Stones and Historic Tripoint

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You can choose to go directly to the Lusen or beforehand to / over the Steinfleckberg (approx. One hour one way), the detour is worth it!

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5.89 km

Waterfall on the Großer Schwarzbach

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6.91 km

Wooden Boardwalk Trail in Bavarian Forest National Park

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10.9 km

Tummelplatz Forest Service Hut

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Until the 1950s, the playground was used as a pit, i.e. as a mountain pasture for sheep and cattle. Like so many shafts in the Bavarian Forest, the open pasture …

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

5.89 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

5.19 km

3.73 km

468 m

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 29 August

21°C

8°C

19 %

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Comments

May 20, 2024,DE | Lusen und Lusenschutzhaus

Circular hike in the Bavarian Forest National Park. The goal of my tour was the Lusen: The summit with its characteristic sea of blocks offers wonderful views in all directions. 🌲🐾

◇ Starting point: Schwarzbachbrücke car park (west of Finsterau)
◇ Destinations: Tummelplatz, Lusenschutzhaus, Lusen (1373 m)
◇ End point: Schwarzbachbrücke car park
◇ Publicly accessible: The starting point of …

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July 10, 2024,über den Finsterauer Lusensteig zum Lusen (1373m) & Hohlstein (1196m) 🌲Bayerischer Wald🌲

via the Finsterauer Lusensteig to Lusen (1373m) & Hohlstein (1196m)

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🌲Bavarian Forest🌲

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"Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Region - Hiking Badge"

SummitLynx stamping points:

> Lusen (1 point)

> Tummelplatz (1 point)

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October 4, 2024,Tummelplatz – Lusen Runde von Finsterau

3rd day...the 3rd tour. Today we went up to the Lusen. We started near Finsterau at the free hiking car park.
We immediately went steadily uphill on the so-called Finsterauer Lusensteig. A rocky but beautiful mountain path.
The Lusen is very distinctive with its summit, which resembles a huge scree slope.
You do need to be a little sure-footed to …

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August 9, 2025,DAV Pfarrkirchen - Lusen - Hochgefeichtetstein - Hohlstein (Großallmeyerschloss)

Today was great fun. Elfriede planned another beautiful tour. The temperatures were bearable because we were mostly in the forest, and the group was great. A beautiful day 😉👍

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October 9, 2022,Lusen Runde von Finsterau/Schwarzbachbrücke

Very nice pleasure tour, off the main paths 🌳🌲🌳🌲

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October 10, 2021,Geführte Wanderung zum Lusen 1.350 m

Guided hike from Finsterau, Schwarzbachbruecke car park. Wonderful path through the forest, pleasant incline. Only the last kilometer goes over stones and is pretty full. It is very crowded on the summit, even in the hut. It's also Sunday with the best weather. The other hikers all come up the sky ladder. Down again over the winter hiking trail and …

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January 1, 2023,Versuche mal IRIS aus dem Kopf zu bekommen - auch diese Traumtour hilft da nicht weiter 🫣😉

Actually, you should rather go skiing on this date, but winter is turning the temperature regulator. Even if there are still remains of snow, the round was more reminiscent of Easter. In the sun ☀️ crazy warm, even at the Lusenschutzhaus you could enjoy the highly recommended food, especially the cake 😇, outdoors. A good wind blew at the Lusen …

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August 12, 2025,Wanderparkplatz Schwarzbachbrücke - Lusen Schutzhaus – Lusen - Finsterauer Lusensteig

A beautiful, challenging hike. Because of the many roots and rocks, I consider hiking boots essential. You'll mostly be walking in the shade.

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

Glas Ark in Bavarian Forest National Park

View of Lusen

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit

Lusen Summit

Markfleckl Border Stones and Historic Tripoint

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