Valtenberg
Mountain in Saxony, Germany
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Valtenberg is a mountain in the Lusatian Highlands (Oberlausitzer Bergland) in the German state of Saxony. With an elevation of 586.6 m (1,925 ft), it is the highest mountain in the Lusatian Highlands.[1][2]
| Valtenberg | |
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| German: Valtenberg; Polish: Valtenberg; Czech: Sokolník | |
König-Johann Tower on the summit of Valtenberg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 586.6 m (1,925 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 51°04′30″N 14°16′42″E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Saxony, Germany |
| Parent range | Lusatian Gefilde |
The mountain lies near the municipality of Neukirch/Lausitz in the district of Bautzen in eastern Saxony, not far from the border with the Czech Republic. Valtenberg is a well-known landmark of the region and a popular destination for hikers and visitors.
Geography
Valtenberg forms part of the Lusatian Highlands, a low mountain range in Upper Lusatia in southeastern Saxony. The range is sometimes considered the westernmost extension of the Sudetes.[3]
The mountain rises above the village of Neukirch/Lausitz and is largely covered by mixed forest. Several marked hiking trails lead to the summit and connect the mountain with other destinations in the Lusatian Highlands.
Geology
The Lusatian Highlands are mainly composed of granodiorite and related crystalline rocks that form rounded hills and ridges. Valtenberg represents one of the highest points within this geological landscape.[4]
Tourism
Valtenberg is a popular excursion destination. On its summit stands the König-Johann Tower (König-Johann-Turm), a historic stone observation tower that was inaugurated in 1857.[5]
The tower offers panoramic views across the Lusatian Highlands and, in clear weather, toward the Ore Mountains and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. A mountain hut and rest facilities are located near the summit.