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: January 21, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.06 km for 206 m

After 4.58 km for 206 m

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2.62 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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3.41 km

View of the Himmelsleiter and Lusen summit

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When the forest ends, it gets pretty steep.

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3.79 km

Himmelsleiter Trail to Lusen Summit

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Pretty steep climb, granite blocks line the area below the summit.

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4.06 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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4.16 km

View from Lusen toward the Czech Republic

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always nice here

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4.43 km

Beautiful wooden footbridge

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always nice here

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4.95 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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8.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

2.88 km

1.35 km

641 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

2.99 km

956 m

654 m

427 m

< 100 m

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