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

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

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

02:24

15.8km

750m

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Hard run. 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: May 11, 2026

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Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

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73 m

Steinbach Wooden Bridge

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The beautiful wooden bridge leads over the rushing stream

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3.04 km

Franz Kubilsteck Memorial Cross

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A poacher used to be shot here

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3.50 km

Sagwasserklause Pond

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Nice refuge, certainly fulfills its purpose 👍🏻

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6.40 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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6.57 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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7.17 km

View of Lusen

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Even more exhausting in winter

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7.99 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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9.14 km

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit

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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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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

2.86 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

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

Steinbach Wooden Bridge

Franz Kubilsteck Memorial Cross

Sagwasserklause Pond

Lusen Shelter

Lusen Summit

View of Lusen

Glas Ark in Bavarian Forest National Park

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) to Lusen Summit

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