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Kottmar

Welcome to Kottmar, a charming destination in the district of Görlitz. This Travel Guide will provide you with the most important information and tips for your visit.

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Attractions in Kottmar


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 128.5 km
Duration 35:00 h
Ascent 2,796 m
Descent 2,930 m

Right through the southeastern tip of Saxony runs the Oberlausitzer Bergweg.

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from Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
Hiking Trail · Upper Lusatia
Neukirch: Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 98.8 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 2,657 m
Descent 2,585 m

It is one of Germany's most beautiful low mountain ranges. The rocky ridge in the south of Upper Lusatia impresses with many special features.

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Bicycle Rides · Görlitz
Around Löbauer Berg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 468 m
Descent 291 m

Löbau - Georgewitz - Rosenhain - Bischdorf - Herwigsdorf - Strahwalde - Obercunnersdorf - Niedercunnersdorf - Ebersdorf - Löbau

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from Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
Hiking Trail · Upper Lusatia
To the springs of the Spree
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 166 m
Descent 132 m

The three springs of the Spree bubble up at the center of this route

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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 63.4 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 559 m
Descent 531 m

The fifth and with about 63 km the longest stage of the Via Sacra cycling pilgrimage route leads from Zittau via Herrnhut to Cunewalde.

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from Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
Bicycle Rides · Görlitz
From Görlitz to the Spree springs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 56 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 684 m
Descent 479 m

This moderately heavy tour takes you from Görlitz via Löbau to Ebersbach-Neugersdorf to the sources of the Spree River. You will find them in ...

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from Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Open
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 324 m
Descent 253 m

From Market District 5, through the wild and romantic Spreepark and quiet forests, up to the Kottmar (583 m)—the source of the Spree, a ski jump, ...

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from Marktquartier 5 - Ferienapartments,   Marktquartier 5 - Ferienapartments
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.3 km
Duration 0:20 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 19 m

Discover the unique construction of the Umgebinde houses.

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from Tourist-Information Spreequellland,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
Hiking Trail · Upper Lusatia
Rail hiking: 2-Towers route
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 152.8 km
Duration 11:30 h
Ascent 2,740 m
Descent 2,733 m

Hiking route: approx. 16 km Remaining route: by bus and train

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from Sophia Gmeinwieser,   Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB
Thematic Trail · Upper Lusatia
The Kottmarsdorf Mill Circular Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 26 m

Hiking is the miller's delight. Visit the 3 mill locations.

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from Tourist-Information Spreequellland,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
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Geographically, Kottmar is located in eastern Germany near the border with Poland. The region is surrounded by picturesque hills and forests, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities. In summer you can go hiking or cycling, while in winter skiing is possible on the slopes of the Saurierpark.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful: Krobnitz Castle and St. Marienthal Monastery are just two examples of how diverse the area's cultural heritage is. If you are more interested in contemporary art, be sure to visit the exhibitions at the Galerie am Turm.

For gourmets, there are many culinary specialities to discover - try the regionally produced goat cheese, for example, or the famous Lusatian beer from one of the local breweries.

But what can you do if the weather is bad? Don't worry! There are still plenty of options for entertainment: How about a visit to the pottery workshop or the "Haus des Volkes" museum? Alternatively, you can simply spend a leisurely day in one of the many cafés and enjoy local delicacies.

And where can you find the most beautiful places? One highlight is certainly the viewing platform on Mount Kottmar, which offers a breathtaking view of the region. The dinosaur park is also a must for all families with children - here you can get up close and personal with dinosaurs.

Overall, Kottmar is definitely worth a visit! With its rich history, picturesque landscape and diverse leisure activities, it is the perfect destination for any traveller.

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  • September 29, 2026
    Kristin Schiemann
    September 18, 2026
    Wir sind den Bergweg am Stück gelaufen und haben dort geschlafen, wo der Tag sich dem Ende neigte. Der Aufstig auf den Valtenberg nach dem ersten Tag ist nicht so sonderlich freundlich und die Beschilderung ist mal doppelt dreifach gesichert und mal wenig. Doch alles in allem ein sehr schöner Weg, man kann ihn fast ohne digitale Navigation bewandern und bewundern. Wir sind mit Aussichten und Schlafplätzen und was man sonst noch so auf der Tour macht auf 182km gekommen. Doch wir machen immer etwas mehr als auf dem Plan steht. Für uns war es jeden einzelnen Schritt wert.
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    Written September 29, 2026
  • April 02, 2024
    Kurt Neuberger
    March 25, 2024
    Der Oberlausitzer Bergweg ist zu großen Teilen ein Abschnitt des Weitwanderweges Zittau-Wernigerode. Im Zittauer Gebirge läßt er viele Highlights links liegen. Wir haben den Weg modifiziert um an folgenden Orten vorbeizukommen: Kloster Oybin, Felsengasse, Rosensteine und Kelchstein, Jonsdorfer Felsenstadt, Lausche. Die auf der Homepage des Weges angegebenen Unterkünfte passten mit 1 Ausnahme für uns nicht. Wir haben hier übernachtet: Pension Unter den Linden in Bischofswerda (2mal, Busanbindung nach Neukirch) Prinz-Friedrich-August-Baude Hotel Bergwirtschaft Bieleboh Pension Grandel in Eibau-Walddorf Pension Deutsche Eiche In GrossSchönau Hochwaldbaude bei Oybin Hotel Zittauer Hof in Zittau Alle diese Unterkünfte waren sehr gut. Die auf der Homepage angegebenen Wegeschäden waren unproblematisch und völlig im normalen Rahmen.
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    Written April 02, 2024

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