Lusen (Bavaria)

Lusen
Lusen in December 2007
Elevation	1,373 m (4,505 ft)
Location
Lusen Location in Bavaria, Germany, on the border with Czech Republic
Location	Bavaria, Germany - Plzeň, Czech Republic
Range	Bavarian/Bohemian Forest
Coordinates	48°56′23″N 13°30′25″E / 48.93972°N 13.50694°E / 48.93972; 13.50694Coordinates: 48°56′23″N 13°30′25″E / 48.93972°N 13.50694°E / 48.93972; 13.50694

Lusen (Czech: Luzný) is a mountain in Bavaria (Germany) and in the Plzeň Region (Czech Republic). Its peak is about 4,450 feet (1,360 m) south of the Czech Republic–Germany border. Streams forming on the north side become tributaries of the Vydra.

The Lusen is popular for hiking in summer and winter. There is a winter trail which is usually cleared of snow. However the bohemean wind might blow rather strongly and covers everything in ice as you can see in this panorama shot of the summit.

The winter trail is also ideal for sledging.

"GlasArche" - a glass vessel made by German glassmaker, hand carved Czech carvers.