Best forest trails in Neukirch/Lausitz

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Oberlausitzer Bergweg", Saxony. This is the first stage of the certified Oberlausitzer Bergweg quality trail, which runs from Neukirch to Zittau through the Oberlausitzer Bergland and the Zittauer Gebirge. The first stage of the Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail starts on the Valtenberg near Neukirch and ends in Sohland an der Spree. You can enjoy marvellous mountain landscapes, fantastic views and a number of cultural and historical attractions....

This circular trail offers a peaceful journey through the mining heritage of the Hohwald range. Setting out from Georgenbad, shaded woodland paths wind past quiet shelters to the Goldmännchen lookout, providing scenic views over the former Valtengrund quarry. Continuing onward past the Jagdbaude hut, the trail leads to an old Erbstollen drainage gallery, where informational panels detail historical ore extraction. The route weaves along rolling forest terrain before completing the loop back...

Panoramic circular hiking trail in Upper Lusatia, Saxony. This circular route follows the track of the 38th Bischofswerdaer Heimatkundliche Wanderung 2013, organised by the Bischofswerdaer Wanderverein e.V. hiking association. The hike starts and finishes at the Waldschlößchen car park. The trail continues via Hohwaldschänke, Klunker and Valtenberg via Waldhaus, Rupprechtshäuser and Neukircher Berg. It then returns to the starting point via Neuarnsdorf and Wilthen. The hike impresses with...

Scenic snowshoe hike in Saxony, Germany. From the car park, the trail leads over the railway tracks and into the forest on Davidsberg. Along Linzberg and Goldberg and past the old quarry, the trail heads south past Steinigtwolmsdorf and the German-Czech border. Continue through the forest to Prinz-Friedrich-August-Höhe. Here you can take a well-earned break and stop off at the mountain inn before setting off on the return journey.

Scenic long-distance hike in the Upper Lusatian Highlands and Zittau Mountains, Saxony. The Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail is around 105 kilometres long and starts in Neukirch and leads through the Upper Lusatian Highlands and the Zittau Mountains before ending in Zittau. The route runs over the highest peaks in Upper Lusatia, through picturesque valleys and towns worth seeing. We recommend dividing the hike into six daily stages, which can be planned according to taste. This hike offers...