- 35:00 h
- 128.49 km
- 2,790 m
- 2,916 m
- 230 m
- 735 m
- 505 m
- Start: Butterberg (Bischofswerda)
- Destination: Zittau
At the tri-border area of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic awaits a varied hiking route through a diverse mid-mountain landscape. Let yourself be tempted by the highest and best-known mountains of the Upper Lusatia along the way – Butterberg (384m), Valtenberg (587m), Bieleboh (499m), Kottmar (583m), Lausche (793m) and Hochwald (749m) – to a summit assault. Discover fascinating rock formations and forest-rich, idyllic valleys. Visit the picturesque villages of this region with their lively traditions and the unique Upper Lusatian half-timbered houses.
Characteristics:
The route passes through the diverse Upper Lusatian mountain world: granite ridges and volcanic peaks alternate with distinctive sandstone mountains. Along the approx. 70% natural paths, there are also many summits with mountain inns.
From October 1st to including October 15th, 2025, a large part of the forest areas in the Zittau Mountains due to soil protection lime spreading by Sachsenforst will be closed from the air. This affects some parts of the route. Passage is not possible during this time!
Unfortunately, no detour could be arranged for this period. Therefore, we recommend - if possible - to hike the route either before October 1st or after October 15th, 2025.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The Oberlausitzer Bergweg is marked with the "Green Stripe" from Butterberg to Valtenberg. At the summit of Valtenberg you then follow the "Blue Stripe" marking. From here it runs on the same route as the long-distance hiking trail: Zittau-Wernigerode.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Trekking backpack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, if necessary change of shoes/sandals, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in multiple layers, change of clothes, telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, maps, travel documents, toiletry bag and travel towel, hand detergent and clothesline, if necessary camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cooking gear), if necessary hut equipment.
Directions & Parking facilities
Parking in Bischofswerda:
Parking lot at the station, parking lot in Herrmannstraße
Parking in Zittau:
Parking lot at Friedensstraße, parking lot Westpark
By train to Bischofswerda station:
From Dresden every half hour to Bischofswerda station.
Return trip from destination to starting point:
From Zittau there is a direct train connection to Bischofswerda every two hours.
It is advisable to skip the following stages:
Neukirch - Sohland: trains every hour
Sohland - Eibau: trains every hour
Additional information
Tourism Center Nature Park Zittau Mountains
Markt 1
02763 Zittau
Phone: +49 (0) 3583 7976400
www.oberlausitzer-bergweg.de
Author
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Note: In the Zittau Mountains, the bark beetle calamity has not yet been overcome. Therefore, the urgent removal of damaged wood is unfortunately unavoidable. In winters without frost and snow the paths suffer particularly from the large quantities of wood. We ask for your understanding - extensive repairs are planned for spring and summer.
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