Best wildlife trails in Neukirch/Lausitz

This loop 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 at Georgenbad.

Scenic long-distance hike in the Oberlausitzer Bergland and Zittauer Gebirge, Saxony. The 105 km long Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail 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 overnight accommodation and...