Cottaer Spitzberg

#401 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Saxony, Germany, the Cottaer Spitzberg offers a serene escape to nature enthusiasts and hikers. This modest yet charming mountain is an emblem of the Saxon Switzerland region, providing panoramic vistas that capture the essence of the area's natural beauty.

The Cottaer Spitzberg is not a towering giant, but at an elevation of 414 meters, it stands proudly among the rolling hills and verdant valleys that define this tranquil part of Germany. Its summit is accessible through a network of well-marked trails, making it a favored destination for outdoor lovers seeking a leisurely trek with a rewarding view at the top.

Unlike the imposing peaks of the Alps, the Cottaer Spitzberg's allure lies in its gentle slopes and the accessibility of its scenic overlooks. From the summit, hikers are treated to a breathtaking outlook that stretches across the countryside, with the Elbe River meandering through the terrain and the distant mountains framing the horizon.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°53'55"N, 13°58'5"E

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Cottaer Spitzberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Festung Königstein, Geibeltbad Pirna, Schloss Sonnenstein, Augustusberg.

4.2 miE
Hilltop fortress overlooking the Elbe
Festung Königstein, Königstein
107 min walk • Perched atop a table mountain in the town of Königstein, within the scenic region of Saxony, Germany, Festung Königstein (Fortress Königstein) is a historic citadel that has stood the test of time. With origins dating back to the 13th century, this formidable...
3.5 miN
Watersports, Water park, Swimming
Geibeltbad Pirna, Pirna
90 min walk • The Geibeltbad Pirna is a public bath and water sport facility in Pirna near Dresden, Saxony in Germany. Finished under the Nazis on June 20, 1937, it is one of the largest baths in the world.
4.4 miN
Forts and castles
Schloss Sonnenstein, Pirna
114 min walk • The Sonnenstein Castle is a castle in Pirna, near Dresden, Germany. It housed a mental hospital, which operated from 1811 to the end of World War II in 1945. During the War, it functioned as an extermination centre for the Nazi Aktion T4 program. It was shut down following the war, and reopened in 1970.
3.9 miS
Mountain
Augustusberg, Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel
99 min walk • The Augustusberg is a hill of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Quirl
107 min walk • The Quirl is a low table hill, 349 metres high, in Saxon Switzerland, west of the River Elbe.
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Großer Bärenstein
121 min walk • The Großer Bärenstein is a 327 metres high table hill in the German region of Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Saxony. Close by is the Kleiner Bärenstein which, together with the Großer Bärenstein, forms the massif known as the Bärensteine.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Königstein Hill, Königstein
107 min walk • Königstein is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
4.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Kleiner Bärenstein
118 min walk • The Kleiner Bärenstein is a 338 metres high table hill in the German region of Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Saxony. Close by is the Großer Bärenstein which, together with the Kleiner Bärenstein, forms the massif of the Bärensteine.
1.8 miSW
50°52'30"N • 13°56'58"E
Besucherbergwerk Marie Louise Stolln, Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel
47 min walk • Mine, Museum
4.9 miNW
Garden, Park
Barockgarten Großsedlitz, Heidenau
125 min walk • The Großsedlitz Baroque Garden with the Friedrichschlösschen is located on a hill of the left bank of the Elbe southeast of Dresden in Großsedlitz, which belongs to the town of Heidenau in the Free State of Saxony.
4.7 miNE
Mountain peaks with panoramic views
Bärensteine
120 min walk • The Bärensteine is a massif in the state of Saxony in eastern Germany near Weißig. It comprises the two rock formations known as the Großer and Kleiner Bärenstein in Saxon Switzerland. The Kleiner Bärenstein has a height of 338 metres.