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Upper Lusatia

Görlitz

Kottmar

Spree River Source at Kottmar – Kottmar loop from Kottmar

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Upper Lusatia

Görlitz

Kottmar

Spree River Source at Kottmar – Kottmar loop from Kottmar

Moderate

4.7

(6)

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Spree River Source at Kottmar – Kottmar loop from Kottmar

03:01

10.3km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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950 m

Buschwiesen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

For me, the most beautiful spring on the Kottmar. Schömer rest area with a view towards Obercunnersdorf and Löbau.

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2.13 km

The Stone Cross on Weinberg

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Even if the cross you can see here is made of wood and only rests on a stone base, it has been given the name "The Stone Cross on the …

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5.19 km

Lausitzblick Viewpoint near Kottmarsdorf

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This place is signposted as a lookout point and really offers a beautiful view in northern direction. There are several seating options, so you can take a break here and …

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5.27 km

Viewpoint and Rest Area East of Kottmarsdorf

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At this point east of Kottmarsdorf you have a nice view in all directions. At the rest area, it can be very uncomfortable, especially in the south wind.

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8.06 km

Spree River Source at Kottmar

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The highest source of the Spree is on the western slope of the Kottmar at a height of 478 meters. In 1921, a semi-circular phonolite stone wall was built around …

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8.67 km

The column itself is not particularly spectacular. But for those interested in the royal Saxon triangulation points, it is of great importance. I find it interesting how much effort was put into marking these points in the past.

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8.73 km

Kottmar

Highlight • Summit

Inn and accommodation no longer farmed. The observation tower is also not accessible.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

2.61 km

999 m

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

1.45 km

1.17 km

384 m

242 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

19°C

10°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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The Stone Cross on Weinberg

Lausitzblick Viewpoint near Kottmarsdorf

Lausitzblick Viewpoint

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Spree River Source at Kottmar

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