Lusen

Mountain Waldhäuserwald, Bavaria, Germany

What to expect

Lusen is a mountain located in the Bavarian Forest National Park, with a peak of 1373 meters. The mountain offers various hiking trails, including the summer trail and the winter trail, which take around 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. The trails offer stunning views of the surrounding forest and the opportunity to spot local wildlife. The Lusen National Park Centre is a great place to start your visit, with interactive exhibits and a cinema showing films about the national park. The centre also offers a kids' route with audio stations and puzzles to solve, making it a great destination for families. Additionally, the national park is home to various animal enclosures, where visitors can see animals such as lynx, wolves, and bears in their natural habitats. The tree top walk is another popular attraction, offering a unique perspective on the forest from 44 meters above the ground

Plan your family visit to the Lusen with these blog insights 👇

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Bavarian Forest in winter with children: 5 excursions in the national park

Bavarian Forest in winter with children: 5 excursions in the national park
This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a tour to the Lusengipfel! We hiked up to the summit with its rock formations, then enjoyed a fast sled ride back down

Highlights: The sled ride down was a highlight. "Especially the descent quickly becomes a day-filling program." ✨