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On the Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter

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On the Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter

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On the Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter

03:57

12.2km

530m

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The strenuous climb up Lusen passes by in a flash thanks to the diverse natural scenery. The lively Kleine Ohe mountain stream, the idyllic Martinsklause (St. Martin's Chapel), and the legendary Teufelsloch (Devil's Hole) lie along our path, before the steep Himmelsleiter (St. Peter's Ladder) leads us straight to the…

by Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald

Last updated: December 3, 2024

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1.71 km

Martinsklause Footbridge

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Beautiful footbridge over a small pond not far from the Martinsklause.

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2.31 km

Teufelsloch: granite boulder field with an underground stream

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Amidst an impressive rock landscape you will find the Devil's Hole here. People used to think deep down in the hole the devil would whisper and henceforth it was known …

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3.27 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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4.68 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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4.86 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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8.10 km

Rocky landscape at Waldhäuserriegel

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A rewarding path that many hikers actually pass by. Wrongly, because the rocky landscape on the Waldhäuserriegel is well worth seeing.

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10.5 km

Martinsklause Reservoir

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The Martinsklause is one of the best preserved Klausen (also called thresholds) in the Bavarian Forest National Park. As an artificial reservoir, the water was created in the 19th century …

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12.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.81 km

5.38 km

726 m

272 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

3.39 km

3.13 km

308 m

148 m

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

11°C

4 %

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Comments

October 9, 2024,Von der Fredenbrücke durchs Teufelsloch zum Lusen

Challenging climb with wonderful views and many nature experiences

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September 18, 2025,Auf den Lusen über Teufelsloch und Himmelsleiter

Those who enjoy the present will have a wonderful past in the future!

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October 16, 2021,Viele Stufen (Steine) führen zum Lusengipfel⛰️ 16.10.2021 15:41

Tiring on the ascent, 😅 comfortable on the descent '
I would avoid the weekend for this hike next time. Too many people at the summit😏
Otherwise a wonderful tour🌞😎⛰️

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July 15, 2022,Lusen über Martinsklause und Teufelsloch

A bit more challenging hike.
Over hill and dale, tw. along the water. Stones or tree trunks are used as solid footholds at damp places.

So be careful not to slip.

Lavishly laid paths with wooden planks through forest and meadow areas that are now growing again.

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October 29, 2023,Traumtour auf den Lusen

When we were on a short vacation in the Bavarian Forest 1.5 years ago, we visited, among other things, the Lusen, which, with its summit plateau made of granite rocks, forms a very striking peak in the Bavarian Forest and is of course one of the better-known summit destinations here. Since I liked the tour so much 1.5 years ago, …

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March 27, 2025,Winterwanderung 😎 auf den Lusen via Teufelsloch und die Himmelsleiter

Today I went on a hike to Lusen. The last time I was there was in 1991, and I thought it was about time, and it's not quite as far from Bad Birnbach as it is from Munich. No sooner said than done, but the time of year was a bit poorly chosen. The higher we climbed, the more old …

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August 28, 2024,Auf den Lusen über Teufelsloch und Himmelsleiter

Such a beautiful tour. A lot in the forest and accompanied by water for a long time. You should be sure-footed because the path is tough. Very stony/rocky and riddled with roots. It goes uphill at the beginning. This continues all the way to the summit. The ladder to heaven is tough. But when you're at the top, you're happy.

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July 8, 2023,Auf den Lusen

A wonderful round up to the fifth highest mountain in the Bavarian/Bohemian Forest. At first it goes a bit downhill, past the beautiful glass ark, until the ascent begins at the Martinsklause. Over the Teufelsloch, Himmelsleiter and through the mighty block sea up to the summit cross of the Lusen with a magnificent view. In the Lusenschutzhaus you can stop …

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July 1, 2020

The strenuous climb up Lusen passes by in a flash thanks to the diverse natural scenery. The lively Kleine Ohe mountain stream, the idyllic Martinsklause (St. Martin's Chapel), and the legendary Teufelsloch (Devil's Hole) lie along our path, before the steep Himmelsleiter (St. Peter's Ladder) leads us

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July 9, 2020

Do something good for the environment and use public transport to get to your tour:
Igelbus stop Fredenbrücke
Line 602 (Lusen bus)
Igelbus service from mid-May until the end of the Bavarian autumn holidays
Timetables at bahnland-bayern.de﻿

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On the Lusen via Teufelsloch and Himmelsleiter

Martinsklause Footbridge

Teufelsloch: granite boulder field with an underground stream

Glas Ark in Bavarian Forest National Park

Lusen Summit

Lusen Shelter

Rocky landscape at Waldhäuserriegel

Martinsklause Reservoir

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