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Freyung-Grafenau

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

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Freyung-Grafenau

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

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

05:16

16.1km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 22, 2026

Tips

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 2.48 km for 206 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Glas Ark in Bavarian Forest National Park

Highlight • Monument

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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2

1.88 km

View of Lusen

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Even more exhausting in winter

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3

2.21 km

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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2.47 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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5

2.83 km

Markfleckl Border Stones and Historic Tripoint

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You can choose to go directly to the Lusen or beforehand to / over the Steinfleckberg (approx. One hour one way), the detour is worth it!

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5.89 km

Waterfall on the Großer Schwarzbach

Highlight • Waterfall

7

6.91 km

Wooden Boardwalk Trail in Bavarian Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

8

10.9 km

Tummelplatz Forest Service Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Until the 1950s, the playground was used as a pit, i.e. as a mountain pasture for sheep and cattle. Like so many shafts in the Bavarian Forest, the open pasture …

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

5.89 km

2.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

5.19 km

3.73 km

468 m

304 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (850 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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