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Monument Monument · Bavarian Forest · 1,177 m

Glasarche

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    Glasarche
    Photo: Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald, Daniela Wimmer
The ark has dropped anchor in the limitless forest wilderness of Bavarian Forest National Park.
The joint art project of German glassmakers and Czech wood sculptors can be seen below the Lusen summit now. The ark has made a long journey through the entire Bohemian Forest. This work of art refers to the tradition of glassworks and stimulates reflection on nature.

Opening times

Accessible all year.

Price:

The visit is for free.

Directions

Local public transport network: Igelbus stop Waldhausreibe, Igelbus: from May 15th to October 31st every year
Walk to the ark: signpost 'Luchs', access road: about 15 minutes
Navigation: Herbergsweg 28, Waldhäuser, 94556 Neuschönau
Walk to the ark: signpost 'Grünes Dreieck' and 'Luchs', access road: about 1 hour

Coordinates

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48.935828, 13.488593
DMS
48°56'09.0"N 13°29'18.9"E
UTM
33U 389311 5421423
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