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Wilthen

Welcome to Wilthen, a charming destination in the district of Bautzen, Germany! This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features of Wilthen as well as tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities and outdoor activities.

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Activities in Wilthen


Attractions in Wilthen


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Thematic Trail · Wilthen
Pumphut Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 582 m
Descent 582 m

The Pumphut Trail is a well-marked circular hiking route with 8 stamp stations where you will find legend boards, viewpoints, shelters, and ...

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from Region Oberlausitzer Bergland,   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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Hiking Trail · Upper Lusatia
On the Pumphutsteig from Wilthen to Bautzen
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 255 m
Descent 347 m

Wizard Pumphut leads over the Mönchswalder Berg. Panoramas, the Spree Valley, Dromberg, and the towers of Bautzen – nature, history, and urban ...

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Hiking Trail · Buchenwaldgebiet Wilthen
Over the Great Picho
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 15.8 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 347 m
Descent 314 m

Lusatian granite is one of the trademarks, Wilthen brandy another; the demanding hike combines both.

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Long Distance Hiking · Upper Lusatia
Lausitzer Schlange - Upper Lusatia Variant (West)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 73.2 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 1,748 m
Descent 1,514 m

The Upper Lusatia West variant of the long-distance hiking trail Lausitzer Schlange runs for about 70 km between Dresdner Heide and Senftenberger ...

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Mountain Bike · Upper Lusatia
WDE: Upper Lusatia from Görlitz to Wilthen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 67.2 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,797 m
Descent 1,682 m

By bike on the German Unity Trail (WDE) from Görlitz to Aachen.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Obergurig
Obergurig circular hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 339 m
Descent 340 m

Circular hiking trail around Obergurig with beautiful viewpoints.

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The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 1,201 m
Descent 1,139 m

Cycling on the German Unity hiking trail (WDE) from Görlitz to Aachen.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Wilthen
Natura Trail Dahrener Berg Wilthen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 79 m

The beech forest area "Dahrener Berg" is the largest contiguous one of its kind in Upper Lusatia, hosting a variety of plants and animals.

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from Region Oberlausitzer Bergland,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 219 m
Descent 223 m

Discover the northern part of Wilthen via Galgenberg - Irgersdorf - Eichenwäldchen back to the town center.

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from Region Oberlausitzer Bergland,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
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Wilthen lies in the heart of the Lusatian Mountains and is surrounded by picturesque forests, rolling hills and idyllic valleys. The town itself is known for its traditional ceramics production - a craft with a long history in the region. A walk through the historic town centre will take you to numerous workshops and shops where you can admire or purchase handmade ceramic objects.

One of the most important sights is also the 16th-century town church with its distinctive tower, as well as the 18th-century Wilthen Castle - today the seat of the local administration. For culture enthusiasts, a visit to the annual "Kunsthandwerkermarkt" is a must - an event full of music, handicrafts and regional specialities.

Speaking of culinary delights: in Wilthen you will find numerous restaurants serving local cuisine such as game dishes or hearty stews. But sweet treats such as carnival doughnuts should not be missed!

For nature lovers, a hike on one of the many well-signposted hiking trails leading through the surrounding forests and valleys is recommended. It is especially beautiful in spring, when nature awakens and everything shines in lush green. In summer, numerous bathing lakes such as the Quitzdorf reservoir or the Bärwalder See lake entice you to swim and relax.

And what to do when it rains? How about a visit to the "Ceramics Museum"? Here you can learn more about the history of ceramics production in Wilthen - from its beginnings to the present.

Overall, Wilthen as a destination offers plenty of variety for every taste: those interested in culture will get their money's worth, nature lovers will find pure relaxation here and Wilthen also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. Come and visit - it's worth it!

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Reviews

  • April 19, 2026
    Tom
    Sehr schöne Runde ;)
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    Written April 19, 2026
  • March 08, 2026
    Uwe B
    March 08, 2026
    Das Jägerhaus ist derzeit geschlossen und steht zum Verkauf (Stand 03/2026).
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    Written March 08, 2026
    Thematic Trail
    Pumphut Trail
  • March 29, 2024
    Marko Bartsch 
    Schöne Wandertour, die relativ leicht ist.
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    Written March 29, 2024
    Thematic Trail
    Pumphut Trail
  • May 03, 2022
    Karsten Heide
    Alles super.Tolle Zimmer gute Bewirtung.Super Gastgeber. Machen gerne hier Urlaub. Immer wieder.
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    Written May 03, 2022
  • October 21, 2019
    Simon Hebebrand
    October 07, 2019
    Super Tour für ein Wochenendausflug. Gute Abwechslung von Wald und Dorf. Mit einigen schönen Aussichten und Sehenswürdigkeiten.
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    Photo: Simon Hebebrand, Community
    Photo: Simon Hebebrand, Community
    Photo: Simon Hebebrand, Community
    Written October 21, 2019
    Hiking Trail
    Probetour Lausitz
  • October 09, 2018
    Bernhard Seifert
    ruhige Tour, gutes Mittagessen in der Bergbaude
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    Written October 09, 2018
  • April 15, 2018
    Frank Richter
    April 15, 2018
    Gut ausgesuchte Runde die Anstiege zum Jägerhaus und nach Weifa sind schon ganz schön steil (15%) aber wie sagt schon der Name "Bergtour"... sehr zu empfehlen !
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    Written April 15, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Gaussig mountain tour
  • November 14, 2016
    Martin Beyer
    Abwechslungsreiche Tour zügig zu laufen.
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    Written November 14, 2016
  • January 24, 2016
    Mathias Ebenhöh
    Sehr schöne Strecke für den Saisonauftakt. Die Schneewehen waren etwas lästig, das schmälert aber nicht die Qualität der Strecke. Es gibt genug Gastronomie, so dass man sich Verpflegung im Prinzip sparen kann (außer ausreichend zu trinken). Der letzte Abschnitt an der Bahnstrecke nach Bischoffswerda ist ein wenig unspannend, aber auch schnell gemacht.
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    Picho
    Photo: Mathias Ebenhöh, Community
    Picho
    Photo: Mathias Ebenhöh, Community
    Picho
    Photo: Mathias Ebenhöh, Community
    Written January 24, 2016
    Hiking Trail
    Winter tour 01/23/2016

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