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View from Kottmar – Spree River Source at Kottmar loop from Walddorf

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View from Kottmar – Spree River Source at Kottmar loop from Walddorf

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View from Kottmar – Spree River Source at Kottmar loop from Walddorf

02:27

8.25km

250m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Legend Trail at Kottmar

Highlight • Trail

The trail of legends has a number of stations and goes all the way around the Kottmar.

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2

2.53 km

View over Hänschberg to the Lusatian Mountains

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Karasekhöhle

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4.49 km

Kottmar Triangulation Station

Highlight • Monument

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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4.55 km

Kottmar

Highlight • Summit

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

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4.79 km

View from Kottmar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice up here.

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6.06 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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6.65 km

Rest Area at Kottmar Signpost

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Hiking parking lot for the Kottmar hiking area, on the Bierweg.

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7.30 km

Umgebinde Houses on Lange Gasse

Highlight • Historical Site

Here in the long alley there are some beautiful half-timbered houses to see. There are also some pensions here.

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8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.35 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.30 km

831 m

417 m

115 m

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

12°C

28 %

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