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Gerd Scheibe Memorial – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

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Upper Lusatia

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Neukirch/Lausitz

Gerd Scheibe Memorial – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

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Gerd Scheibe Memorial – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

03:13

11.1km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.63 km

View of Neukirch from Sonneneck

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Wonderful view over Neukirch

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2.86 km

Valtenberg Shelter and Rest Area

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Good to know 👍

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3.35 km

Shelter at the foot of Valtenberg

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Nice place for a break at the foot of the Valtenberg

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4.26 km

Gerd Scheibe Memorial

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Small memorial for the Jagdgeschwader pilot Gerd Scheibe just before the Valtenberg

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4.92 km

Valtenberg Summit and Mountain Inn

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a hut like many others..prices are all quite similar

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4.96 km

König-Johann-Turm and Valtenbergbaude on Valtenberg

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With a height of 587 meters, the Valtenberg is the highest peak in the Lusatian highlands, expanding from here to the east towards the Lusatian Mountains. Above you will find …

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4.97 km

Valtenberg Observation Tower

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After the short but steep ascent to the observation tower, the monster scooter takes you back down into the valley

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8.72 km

Waldschenke Waldbölsberg Picnic Area

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

2.12 km

550 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.92 km

2.54 km

1.22 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

27°C

20°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

April 15, 2023,15.April 2023 Von der Schauweberei von Kleist zum Valtenberg

Today we visited the Kleis linen mill in Neukirch.
At a factor breakfast, Mr. von Kleist explained to us, in his wonderful way, everything about linen and weaving, Upper Lusatia, the people and history.
Really, really great. Simply an insider tip.
Please contact me if interested.
Then we went on a nice hike to the Valtenberg, near the source of …

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January 20, 2024,Wanderung auf den Valtenberg/Lausitz

Blue sky, freezing temperatures and fresh snow. That is fun.
From the parking lot near Neukirch on Schusters Rappen to Valtenberg/Lausitz and back.
Both locations are closed. You have to provide your own food and drink.

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Gerd Scheibe Memorial – Valtenberg Observation Tower loop from Neukirch (Lausitz) Ost

View of Neukirch from Sonneneck

Valtenberg Shelter and Rest Area

Shelter at the foot of Valtenberg

Gerd Scheibe Memorial

Valtenberg Summit and Mountain Inn

König-Johann-Turm and Valtenbergbaude on Valtenberg

Valtenberg Observation Tower

Waldschenke Waldbölsberg Picnic Area

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