Lusatian Mountains
Lužické hory
A protected mountain range in Northern Bohemia on the Czech-German border, known for its unique sandstone and volcanic geology, dense forests, folk architecture, and numerous hiking trails with scenic viewpoints.

📜 A protected mountain range in Northern Bohemia on the Czech-German border.
⛰️ Known for unique sandstone and volcanic geology, dense forests, and scenic hiking trails.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore diverse geology with conical peaks and basalt columns like Zlatý vrch.
🚶‍♀️ Hike numerous trails to scenic viewpoints and lookout towers like Jedlová and Studenec.
🌳 Discover rich nature, including recovering forests and rare orchid meadows.
🦌 Spot wildlife like deer, wild pigs, and unique chamois.
🏰 Visit historical sites and castle ruins, with Tolštejn being well-preserved.
🏡 Admire distinctive folk architecture, especially timbered houses.
🎿 Enjoy opportunities for skiing and general holiday-making.

Nature Conservation

🌿 Part of a Protected Landscape Reserve (CHKO Lužické hory) since 1976.
🦉 Home to twelve smaller Nature Reserves and protected natural monuments.
🪨 See unique geological formations like Panská skála ("Rock Organ") and Bílé kameny ("Elephant rocks").
🧊 Explore the Ledová jeskyně (Ice Cave) and instructional trails.

Hills and Waters

💧 Source of the Kamenice river and several tributaries of the Ploučnice river.
⛰️ Highest peak is Luž (Lausche) at 793 m, situated on the Czech-German border.

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mountainsnaturehikingprotected landscape areageologyviewpointscastlesruinstourismnature reserve