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.

📜 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.
🚶‍♀️ Hike numerous trails to scenic viewpoints and lookout towers.
🌳 Discover rich nature, recovering forests, and rare orchid meadows.
🏰 Visit historical sites and well-preserved castle ruins.

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 and Bílé kameny.
🧊 Explore the Ledová jeskyně (Ice Cave).

Hills and Waters

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