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Neukirch/Lausitz

Valtenberg Observation Tower – Valtenberg Viewpoint loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

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Neukirch/Lausitz

Valtenberg Observation Tower – Valtenberg Viewpoint loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

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Valtenberg Observation Tower – Valtenberg Viewpoint loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

03:15

11.2km

300m

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: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

View of Neukirch from Sonneneck

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Wonderful view over Neukirch

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3.35 km

Shelter at the foot of Valtenberg

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Nice place for a break at the foot of the Valtenberg

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4.25 km

Gerd Scheibe Memorial

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Small memorial for the Jagdgeschwader pilot Gerd Scheibe just before the Valtenberg

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4.95 km

König-Johann-Turm and Valtenbergbaude on Valtenberg

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With a height of 587 meters, the Valtenberg is the highest peak in the Lusatian highlands, expanding from here to the east towards the Lusatian Mountains. Above you will find …

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4.97 km

Valtenberg Observation Tower

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After the short but steep ascent to the observation tower, the monster scooter takes you back down into the valley

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5.15 km

Valtenberg Viewpoint

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7

8.14 km

Valtenberg Shelter and Rest Area

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8.85 km

Waldschenke Waldbölsberg Picnic Area

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

1.98 km

690 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.88 km

2.68 km

1.22 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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