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Lusen Summit – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Neuschönau

Lusen Summit – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

Moderate

4.9

(183)

910

hikers

Lusen Summit – Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit loop from Lusen

01:36

4.75km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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Alpine Hut

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183 m

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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189 m

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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773 m

View of Lusen

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Even more exhausting in winter

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1.59 km

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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3.54 km

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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3.55 km

Beautifully situated rest area to take a breather and cool off with a rest bench and a fountain.

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3.98 km

There are several ways to the Lusenschutzhaus, from easy to difficult. The terrace invites you to take a break.

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4.72 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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4.75 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

425 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

461 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

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Monday 19 January

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