Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail - Stage 4
- 6:30 h
- 24.49 km
- 396 m
- 401 m
- 308 m
- 577 m
- 269 m
- Start: Schönbach
- Destination: Eibau
After the overnight stay in Schönbach, you will reach the Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail again via a connecting path.
On the way to the landmark of the Kottmar mountain – an extinct volcano – you will pass the so-called »Reiterhaus«. The half-timbered house is one of the oldest of its kind and today houses a local history museum that you should not miss.
The Kottmar, with its 583 meters height, challenges some strength during the ascent. You will repeatedly come across one or the other legend about the mountain. Shortly before the summit, one of the Spree springs emerges, which flows from here via the Spreewald to Berlin, where it flows into the Havel. The Kottmar is also known for its ski jump facilities, which are used both in summer and winter.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (92%)Asphalt (8%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
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 a multi-layer principle, 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 soap and clothesline, if necessary camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), if necessary hut equipment.
Author
Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At the foot of the Kottmar, a rest at the Faktorenhof Eibau is worthwhile. The three-winged building houses a richly decorated baroque festival hall, which is extraordinary.
Not far away is the monument site Obercunnersdorf, which is popular for its many restored historic half-timbered houses – around 250 buildings.