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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Schönbrunner Wald

Lusen Summit – Lusen Shelter loop from Mauther Forst

Hard

4.9

(167)

750

hikers

Lusen Summit – Lusen Shelter loop from Mauther Forst

04:15

12.7km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: May 25, 2026

Tips

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 4.61 km for 206 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

342 m

Wooden Boardwalk Trail in Bavarian Forest National Park

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2

1.36 km

3

1.61 km

Finsterauer Lusensteig Trail

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The most beautiful way to the Lusen! Insider tip, very few go here!

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4

3.42 km

The stones are perfectly positioned to cross the stream without getting wet

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5

4.43 km

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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6

4.79 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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7

4.96 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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8

8.80 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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12.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

4.93 km

2.04 km

Surfaces

5.98 km

5.61 km

661 m

343 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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