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Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Neuschönau

Glass Ark in the Bavarian Forest – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Neuschönau

Glass Ark in the Bavarian Forest – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

Hard

5.0

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Glass Ark in the Bavarian Forest – Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

01:39

4.84km

240m

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: January 21, 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 34 m

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Parking

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1.05 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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1.06 km

Glass Ark below the summit of Lusen

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Beautiful work of art made of glass

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1.74 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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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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2.72 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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4.84 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.01 km

749 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

769 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (1,110 m)

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