In the tri-border area of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, you can embark on a diverse hiking route through a varied mid-mountain landscape. Be enticed to climb the peaks by the highest and most renowned mountains of Upper Lusatia along the way – Valtenberg (587 m), Bieleboh (499 m), Kottmar (583 m), Lausche (793 m), and Hochwald (749 m). Discover fascinating rock formations and forest-rich, idyllic valleys. Visit the picturesque villages of this region with their vibrant traditions and unique Upper Lusatian half-timbered houses.
The route runs through the diverse mountain world of Upper Lusatia: granite ridges and volcanic domes alternate with distinctive sandstone mountains. Along the paths, which are 70% preserved in their natural state, there are also numerous peaks with mountain inns.
6 stages | 32:00 hours | 107 km length | 1,900 m ascent | 2,240 m descent
The body responsible for implementing ELER funding in the Free State of Saxony is the Saxon State Ministry of Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, Funding Strategy Department, ELER Administrative Authority.
For the Gold Badge, 6 stages must be completed in full. This hiking badge is a purely digital emblem.
For a fee of €4.50, you can pick up the physical badge here:
Tourism Center Nature Park Zittau Mountains
Market 9
02763 Zittau
For this badge, you need to achieve 6 points.
The points for a location are collected once per run. Collecting the same location multiple times does not score any additional points.
This badge can be reached several times. After earning this badge, your points resets to zero and you can start over. This has no effect on higher levels.
