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

Last updated: November 15, 2025

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2.81 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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3.96 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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4.22 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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4.81 km

View of Lusen

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It's a steep climb.

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5.98 km

Boardwalk Through the Lusener Moor

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This plank path goes through the high moor area on the Lusen. Beautiful!

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6.59 km

Teufelsloch: granite boulder field with an underground stream

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Amidst an impressive rock landscape you will find the Devil's Hole here. People used to think deep down in the hole the devil would whisper and henceforth it was known …

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7.30 km

Martinsklause Reservoir

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The Martinsklause is one of the best preserved Klausen (also called thresholds) in the Bavarian Forest National Park. As an artificial reservoir, the water was created in the 19th century …

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8.94 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

2.84 km

1.66 km

541 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.67 km

1.73 km

1.72 km

112 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

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