Via Sacra - from Löbau to Sohland am Rotstein
- 5:00 h
- 17.00 km
- 456 m
- 520 m
- 227 m
- 445 m
- 218 m
- Start: Löbau
- Destination: Sohland am Rotstein
The town of Löbau offers a noteworthy church - St. Nicolai (the patron saint of traveling merchants and sailors). The cozy town center of Löbau with Bahnhofstraße, Nicolaistraße, and the town hall invites you to relax on the outdoor seating of restaurants and cafés. Worth seeing is the baroque town hall, which incorporates the tower from the 15th century of the predecessor building. The path to the Löbauer Berg passes the König Albert Bath, a classic eye-catcher. A lovely alley leads the path towards the mountain. On the way lies the Honigbrunnen, a cozy spot to rest. Via a worthwhile detour, the Geldkellerweg leading to the namesake rock, you reach the summit. There, the unique cast-iron tower awaits to be climbed. It is worth it for a fantastic panoramic view. Pleasant forest paths lead to the Wendische villages and Rosenbach, where the ascent to the Rotberg begins. This mountain boasts an astonishing plant world and a wonderful view to the south. Finally, a lookout tower offers a 360-degree view.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Hilly stage with two longer ascents. Detour via Geldkeller absolutely worthwhile. Mostly field and forest paths with more or less gravel or small stones, also beautiful narrow forest paths. Geldkellerweg and descent Rotstein particularly nice. In Sohland on paved village street.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, snacks and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary headlamp, map material
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportationBus to: Wendisch Cunnersdorf, Rosenbach (towards Löbau, only Mon to Fri and Sat) and Sohland (towards Reichenbach, only Mon to Fri).
Additional information
- Löbau Touristinfo: https://www.loebau.de/freizeit-und-tourismus/tourist-information/info-vor-ort/
- Accommodation Löbau (and surroundings): https://www.loebau.de/freizeit-und-tourismus/unterkünfte/hotel-und-pension/
- Several restaurants and snack bars in town en route:
- Inn and Hotel Honigbrunnen www.honigbrunnen.de
- Wendisch Paulsdorf Gasthof and Pension Zur Tränke (dinner by arrangement possible) https://gasthof-zur-traenke.jimdofree.com Mountain restaurant Turm Rotstein Berghotel www.berghotel-rotstein.de
- Sohland Pension Rotsteinblick (dinner by arrangement possible) www.pension-rotsteinblick.de
Author
Anne-Marie Grasse
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Anne-Marie Grasse
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Views:
- from the Honigbrunnen to Löbau
- Oskar Rolle view towards Bohemia
- Rotsteinblick towards Bohemia
- Towers Löbauer Berg and Rotstein
Safety guidelines
Shopping opportunities only in Löbau.