At the foot of the observation tower are the so-called glass rocks. The bizarre two to three meter high sandstone cliffs made of hardened glass sand offer an ideal picnic spot. They are reminiscent of the rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. The fine quartz sand has been quarried in the area since the 19th century and used to make colorless glass.

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February 25, 2024

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A particularly attractive hiking area is the “Bucksche Schweiz” near Hohenbocka. There is a gem here, hardened glass sand as solid sandstone. There is an approximately 25 meter high observation …

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December 10, 2020

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Interesting glass sandstone formations of Buck's Switzerland with a beautiful observation tower.
More information: lausitzerseenland.de/de/erleben/radfahren/thematische-tagestouren/artikel-zu-den-felsen-aus-glas-in-die-bucksche-schweiz.html

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1. Tranquil Small Lake – Enchanted Pond loop from Peickwitz - Tśikojce

11.0km

02:49

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2. Tranquil Small Lake – Enchanted Pond loop from Hohenbocka

9.64km

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3. Turtle Rocks loop from Grünewald

3.71km

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10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Hohenbocka, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany

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Sandstone Formations of Bucksche Schweiz

1. Tranquil Small Lake – Enchanted Pond loop from Peickwitz - Tśikojce

2. Tranquil Small Lake – Enchanted Pond loop from Hohenbocka

3. Turtle Rocks loop from Grünewald

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