Best trails near Cottaer Spitzberg
3.3(6 reviews)
Cottaer Spitzberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 3 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Cottaer Spitzberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Cottaer Spitzberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route makes a loop in the area around Cotta and Großcotta. It starts in a northerly direction on the Ernst Nied Weg. The path leads fairly quickly into wooded areas. Eventually the path reaches the road, where you turn right and then right again to return. After Cotta, the trail leads up the Cottaer Spitzberg, which is almost 400 metres high.
- 2.0 (1)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried hike to Cotta. This circular route leads from Berggießhübel to the Cottaer Spitzberg. The trail runs through the hilly landscape of the Vorerzgebirge mountains, across open fields and through quiet sections of forest. The summit of the Spitzberg, an extinct basalt volcano, offers a sweeping panoramic view over Saxon Switzerland as far as Dresden and the Ore Mountains. The descent is via a different path back to the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Cottaer Spitzberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Cottaer Spitzberg is Ernst Nied Weg - Cottaer Spitzberg, which has a 3.9 star rating from 3 reviews. This trail is 7.1 km long with an elevation gain of 245 m.
What is the longest trail near Cottaer Spitzberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Cottaer Spitzberg is Cottaer Spitzberg - Cotta Castle. This trail is estimated to be 11.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Cottaer Spitzberg?
Cottaer Spitzberg: With an ascent of 388 m, Cottaer Spitzberg - Cotta Castle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Berggiesshübel-Cottaer Spitzberg with 363 m of elevation gain.
