On the Upper Lusatian mountain trail over extinct volcanoes

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5-11

days

3-6 h

/ day

73.1 mi

8,550 ft

8,675 ft

Your gaze sweeps across the evenly formed mountains in the distance as you walk along the lonely field path. Just a short while ago in dense forest, but as soon as the trees have opened the view, the landscape changes. The trail leads you along the Czech border, mountains and pastures over there, on the German side you will soon discover dramatic rock faces rising above the dense treetops. Follow the path uphill and on top of the Nonnenfelsen you will find a magnificent view over a picturesque mountain landscape.

Untouched forests, unique mountain ridges and small villages in the densely populated, narrow valleys form the landscape of Upper Lusatia. This is where the Lusatian highlands meet the Zittau Mountains and form an idyllic low mountain range landscape. The Oberlausitzer Bergweg leads you over the most beautiful mountain ranges and through the most scenic villages. In the small settlements, there are countless well-preserved local half-timbered houses, old farmhouses that can only be found here.

The mountain trail consists of nine daily stages and on the 120-kilometre-long route between Neukirch and Zittau you will climb some 2,600 metres uphill. Along the route you will find numerous historical inns, cosy mountain huts and small hotels. Thanks to the train, bus and especially the Zittau Steam Locomotive Railway, all departure and arrival points are easy to reach. So you can easily plan single stages as daytrips or just select individual stages for your multi-day hike. Pack your backpack and let the Zittau Mountains take you on a charming journey back in time to the last centuries.

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Oberlausitzer Bergweg

69.7 mi

7,825 ft

8,025 ft

Last updated: December 9, 2021

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Bergweg E01 – von Neukirch nach Sohland
Difficult
06:29
14.0 mi
2.2 mph
1,650 ft
1,800 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The first stage is a worthy prelude to your hike through the mountainous landscape of Upper Lusatia.

You start your tour at the station Neukirch Lausitz (West) and climb up to the Valtenberg. Here you are still in the landscape of the Lusatian Highlands and the Valtenberg is the highest peak. Once at…
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Bergweg E02 – von Sohland nach Neusalza-Spremberg
Difficult
05:20
11.5 mi
2.2 mph
1,550 ft
1,500 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Your second hiking day starts in idyllic Sohland. You follow the upper reaches of the Spree a bit and climb steeply behind the reservoir to the summit of Kälbersteine. The trail leads you past massive rock formations, which are up here between the trees in the forest.

The mountain trail continues along…
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Bergweg E03 – von Neusalza-Spremberg nach Eibau
Difficult
05:09
11.6 mi
2.3 mph
1,075 ft
950 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Your third day starts in the small town Neusalza-Spremberg. Passing the rider's house, the mountain path leads you up to the Kuhberg and then runs at a constant height over forest paths and forest roads.

Away from the small and numerous villages, your tour today only through dense forests, only occasionally…
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Bergweg E04 – von Eibau nach Waltersdorf
Difficult
07:18
15.7 mi
2.1 mph
2,300 ft
1,550 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
On the fourth day a real mountain stage awaits you. First it goes on the mountain still cozy from Eibau on Muhlendorf Oderwitz over. In the past there were numerous windmills and water mills, but today there are three lovingly restored windmills left over. The large historic watermill is still in operation…
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Bergweg E05 – von Waltersdorf nach Oybin
Difficult
04:19
8.78 mi
2.0 mph
1,300 ft
1,675 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Your fifth stage will take you through the most beautiful landscapes of the Zittau Mountains.

The Oberlausitzer Bergweg leads you first on comfortable ways to the famous Nonnenfelsen. The elongated sandstone ridge rises here out of the forest and the name-giving pinnacle appears in the form of three nuns…
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Bergweg E06 – von Oybin nach Zittau
Difficult
05:02
11.5 mi
2.3 mph
700 ft
1,200 ft
Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Your last leg takes you from Oybin through dense forest to Scharfenstein. The strikingly shaped rocky summit has also given the mountain the name "Oberlausitzer Matterhorn". From up here you have a great view of Oybin, the village of the same name and the cliffs of the Ant Hill.

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