The most beautiful places in the Lusatian Mountains
The best of the Lusatian Mountains
In the northwest of the Czech Republic (and also a bit in Germany) you will find a beautiful region of Tertiary volcanoes, sandstone and basalt rocks and distinctive folk architecture. Come and see the most beautiful places in the Lusatian Mountains
Klíč
The most beautiful peak of the Lusatian mountains
Klíč „The key“ (760m above sea level) is the fourth highest mountain of the Lusatian Mountains, but certainly the most interesting. Its distinctive shape and loneliness make it dominant visible far away. continue reading
Rock castle Sloup
Picturesque rock castle
Rock castle Sloup and its picturesque surroundings is one of the most exciting places throughout Lusatian Mountains. Perhaps more interesting than the castle itself and the views from it are the views of it from various outlooks in its surroundings. It is also the starting point to a number of nice walks. continue reading
Oybin Castle
Small castle on Table Mountain
In the spa and excursion town of Oybin, on the German side of the Lusatian Mountains, we find a beautiful sandstone table mountain and the ruins of the castle of the same name. The castle has many views both directly from the city and from the surrounding hills. There are also ruins of a Gothic monastery in the area continue reading
A praying mine
Rock chapel
The rock chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes was carved at the end of the 18th century. It is located in the Ralská hills near Sloup. During World War II, the area around the chapel was destroyed. It was restored after 1989. There is also a symbolic climbing cemetery. continue reading
Luž
The highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains
Directly on the border with Germany stands the beautiful volcano – Luž (793 m above sea level). It is the highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains and a beautiful view of the surrounding volcanic hills. continue reading
Česká Kamenice
Historic city among protected areas
Česká Kamenice is a historic town with a unique location on the border of three protected areas: Labské Pískovce, České středohoří and Lužické hory. The city center is Peace Square with interesting town houses. From the city you can take a number of tours, including a visit to the famous Panská skála continue reading
Ortel
Volcano at the end of the Lusatian Mountains
Between Cvikov and the Sloup in Bohemia you will find an interesting Ortel volcano (554 m above sea level). Unfortunately, the peak is wooded, so you can enjoy limited views only from the ascent continue reading
Lookout Na Stráži
Perfect view of Lusatian Mountains
The lookout Na Stráži is one of the newest observation towers in the Czech Republic. It was completed in 2011. Thanks to the wooden cladding it beautifully fits into the surrounding countryside. There is a beautiful view of the rock castle Sloup and a lot of peaks of Lusatian Mountains including majestic hill Klíč (lit. „Key“). continue reading
Pop's rock
Beautiful view of the hills of the Lusatian Mountains
Popova rock (565 m above sea level) can be found on the hill of the same name in the very northeast of the Lusatian Mountains. It is a massive sandstone block that rises above the surrounding dense forest. From the top there is a beautiful view not only of the Lusatian Mountains, but also of Ještěd or Poland continue reading
Needle rock formation
Beautiful view over Česká Kamenice
A nice hiking trail from Česká Kamenice will take you to the basalt hill Jehla (478 m above sea level), from where beautiful views of a region full of hills await you. Even the rocky peak itself is interesting continue reading
Nightingale
A hill with a basalt rock on top
In the area of Svojkovské rocks you will come across an interesting hill – Slavíček (535 m above sea level), which boasts an interesting basalt rock right on top continue reading
Upper rocks
A little-known rock town in the Lusatian Mountains
At the very eastern end of the Lusatian Mountains, right next to the Ještěd ridge, you will find a small but interesting rock town – Horní skály. The most famous rock tower here is Velká Smrtka continue reading
