Via Sacra - from Herrnhut to Löbau
- 4:10 h
- 15.19 km
- 310 m
- 386 m
- 239 m
- 442 m
- 203 m
- Start: Herrnhut
- Destination: Löbau
In Herrnhut, it is clearly visible that it is not a naturally grown place, but everything was planned and laid out at the same time, mostly buildings from the 18th century in Baroque style. It is very worthwhile to get the key to the Altan, a wooden tower above the cemetery, from the hotel reception or tourist info. The small tower, which offers a great panoramic view, is reached via the cemetery. From the cemetery, the path goes to Berthelsdorf and from there further to Herwigsdorf. A very worthwhile detour is to the basalt rock Hirschberg, a pretty place and a beautiful view. The ascent and descent and the view from the Löbau tower are wonderful. In Löbau, the circle of the Via Sacra closes at the market.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Slightly hilly stage with steeper climb and descent at Löbauer Berg. Beautiful path up to Berthelsdorf, from the Herrnhut cemetery through fields of Berthelsdorf asphalt, mostly wide comfortable forest paths after entering the forest
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layering principle, optionally telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally headlamp, maps
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
Herrnhut train station bus towards Löbau, Zittau, and Görlitz (daily)
Berthelsdorf Oberdorf bus towards Herrnhut (daily, on weekends partly on-call bus, www.zvon.de )
Heringsdorf Oberdorf bus towards Löbau (Mon-Sat)
Additional information
Herrnhut, accommodations guesthouse, hotel, guest and conference house Komensky
Restaurant Hutberg Keller (Mon/Tue closed), snack bar, café, shopping options
Berthelsdorf: butcher shop (Tue-Sat)
Author
Anne-Marie Grasse
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Anne-Marie Grasse
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Herrnhut: church, buildings and local history museum of the Moravian Church, ethnological museum, Altan
- Hirschberg
- Löbauer Berg with cast-iron tower
- Löbau church and market
- Haus Schminke