Breiteberg

#443 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Breiteberg, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Saxony, Germany, is a mountain that offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Rising to an elevation of 510 meters, this serene peak is part of the Zittau Mountains, a range known for its unique rock formations and scenic vistas.

Breiteberg is a favored destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The well-marked trails leading to the summit are accessible for most fitness levels, providing an invigorating experience for both casual walkers and seasoned trekkers. Upon reaching the top, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including glimpses into neighboring Czech Republic and Poland on clear days.

The mountain's location makes it a year-round attraction. In the warmer months, the lush greenery and diverse flora create a vibrant tapestry of colors, while the cooler seasons offer a tranquil, frost-touched landscape. Breiteberg is not only a haven for hikers but also a hotspot for geologists and botanists due to its unique geological features and variety of plant species.

Alternative names: Elevation: 1673 ftCoordinates: 50°53'32"N, 14°42'17"E

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Breiteberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chalice Rock, Oybin Hill, Töpfer Hill, Scharfenstein.

4.4 miS
50°49'59"N • 14°44'30"E
Chalice Rock, Oybin
113 min walk • Climbing
3.7 miSE
Hill with a medieval castle and monastery
Oybin Hill, Oybin
95 min walk • The Oybin is a hill in Saxony, southeastern Germany, near by the city of Zittau and it is part of the Zittau Mountains.
3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, View point
Töpfer Hill, Oybin
101 min walk • Mount Töpfer is a mountain with an elevation of 582 metres near the municipality of Oybin in the German state of Saxony. It is situated in the Zittau Mountains which are part of the Lusatian Mountains. It is known for it interesting rock formations near the top.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Scharfenstein, Oybin
109 min walk • The Scharfenstein is a rock and about 25 metres high, situated in the Lusatian Mountains. It sits on a mountain with an elevation of 569 metres in the German southeastern state of Saxony.
4.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Spitzberg
122 min walk • Oberoderwitzer Spitzberg is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Großer Stein
101 min walk • Großer Stein is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
4.5 miE
Park
Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Zittau
115 min walk • The Zittau Mountains Nature Park is a nature park in Germany, created in 2008. The nature park comprise the German parts of the Lusatian Mountains at the borders with the Czech Republic and Poland and covers an area of 113 square kilometres of forests, lakes, meadows and peatlands.
3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Mühlsteinbrüche, Jonsdorf
83 min walk • The Mühlsteinbrüche south of Jonsdorf in the Zittau Mountains in Saxony are a region of bizarre rock formations, which have been formed by the quarrying of sandstone for millstones and also by weathering processes.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Kelchstein, Oybin
112 min walk • The Kelchstein is a mushroom rock in the Zittau Mountains near Oybin in the German state of Saxony.
1.6 miN
Concentration camp
Hainewalde concentration camp
41 min walk • On March 27, 1933, the SA established a protective custody camp at Hainewalde Castle in Hainewalde, Saxony, Germany. Initially SA-Sturm III under SA-Sturmführer Ernst Jirka guarded the camp, but in May this responsibility fell to SA-Standarte 102 under SA-Standartenführer Paul Unterstab.
3.1 miS
Nature, Mountain
Jonsberg, Jonsdorf
79 min walk • Jonsberg is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.