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Spree River Source at Kottmar – Kottmar loop from Kottmar

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Spree River Source at Kottmar – Kottmar loop from Kottmar

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Spree River Source at Kottmar – Kottmar loop from Kottmar

03:01

10.3km

290m

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: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

950 m

Buschwiesen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

For me, the most beautiful spring on the Kottmar. Schömer rest area with a view towards Obercunnersdorf and Löbau.

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2

2.13 km

The Stone Cross on Weinberg

Highlight • Monument

Even if the cross you can see here is made of wood and only rests on a stone base, it has been given the name "The Stone Cross on the …

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3

5.19 km

Lausitzblick Viewpoint near Kottmarsdorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place is signposted as a lookout point and really offers a beautiful view in northern direction. There are several seating options, so you can take a break here and …

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4

5.27 km

Lausitzblick Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.65 km

Viewpoint and Rest Area East of Kottmarsdorf

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point east of Kottmarsdorf you have a nice view in all directions. At the rest area, it can be very uncomfortable, especially in the south wind.

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6

8.06 km

Spree River Source at Kottmar

Highlight • River

The highest source of the Spree is on the western slope of the Kottmar at a height of 478 meters. In 1921, a semi-circular phonolite stone wall was built around …

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7

8.67 km

Kottmar Triangulation Station

Highlight • Monument

The column itself is not particularly spectacular. But for those interested in the royal Saxon triangulation points, it is of great importance. I find it interesting how much effort was put into marking these points in the past.

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8

8.73 km

Kottmar

Highlight • Summit

Inn and accommodation no longer farmed. The observation tower is also not accessible.

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B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

2.61 km

999 m

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

1.45 km

1.17 km

384 m

242 m

154 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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