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Hiking trail to the Stairway to Heaven – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

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Hiking trail to the Stairway to Heaven – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

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Hiking trail to the Stairway to Heaven – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

01:38

4.80km

230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 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 2.52 km for 9 m

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Parking

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1.06 km

Glass Ark below the summit of Lusen

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Beautiful work of art made of glass

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1.09 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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1.74 km

Hiking trail to the Stairway to Heaven

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always nice here

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1.88 km

View of the Himmelsleiter and Lusen summit

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When the forest ends, it gets pretty steep.

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1.97 km

Tree stump with a view of Lusen

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always nice here

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2.25 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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2.52 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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3.86 km

Spring fountain on the Winter Trail (Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald)

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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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4.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

678 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

769 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (1,110 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Hiking trail to the Stairway to Heaven – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

Glass Ark below the summit of Lusen

Glas Ark in Bavarian Forest National Park

Hiking trail to the Stairway to Heaven

View of the Himmelsleiter and Lusen summit

Tree stump with a view of Lusen

Himmelsleiter Trail to Lusen Summit

Lusen Summit

Spring fountain on the Winter Trail (Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald)

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