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Valtenberg Viewpoint – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch/Lausitz

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Valtenberg Viewpoint – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch/Lausitz

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Valtenberg Viewpoint – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch/Lausitz

01:48

5.29km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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407 m

Hohwald

Forest

2.48 km

Valtenberg Observation Tower

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After the short but steep ascent to the observation tower, the monster scooter takes you back down into the valley

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2.72 km

Boundary Stones on Valtenberg

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You can stop for a snack and enjoy the beautiful view from the tower

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2.77 km

König-Johann-Turm and Valtenbergbaude on Valtenberg

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With a height of 587 meters, the Valtenberg is the highest peak in the Lusatian highlands, expanding from here to the east towards the Lusatian Mountains. Above you will find …

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2.81 km

Valtenberg Summit and Mountain Inn

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a hut like many others..prices are all quite similar

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3.00 km

Forest Trail to Valtenbergturm

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Unfortunately the restaurant is currently closed

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3.65 km

Ascent to Valtenberg

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Ascent to Valtenberg. Here begins the sometimes steep ascent to Valtenberg. This ascent intersects the Lower and Upper Horizontal Trails.

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5.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

1.88 km

643 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

1.74 km

214 m

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Comments

April 21, 2024,Valtenberg – König-Johann-Turm Runde / Valtentalsee von Neukirch/Lausitz

It's not really worth making the trip at the moment in the hope of being able to climb the tower. You won't be rewarded with a view, as the tower and the restaurant have been closed for over a year. It's also not nice that there is no sign at the bottom of the mountain saying that the top is …

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Valtenberg Viewpoint – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch/Lausitz