Record SL-548956 · Wikidata Q159671
Lausche
Lausche, Luz, Luž
No list classifications
Elevation
793
m
2,602 ft
Prominence
368 m
Isolation
25.8 km
Coordinates
50.8491° N,
14.6468° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaLausche is the highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains."Až na vrcholky Lužických hor" (in Czech). Centrála cestovního ruchu Libereckého kraje. Retrieved 2026-03-02. At 792.6 m (2,600 ft), it is also the highest mountain in the German part of the historical region of Upper Lusatia."5. Etappe". Oberlausitz.com (in German). Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH. Retrieved 2026-03-02. The conical mountain lies on the border between the German state of Saxony and the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It forms part of the Zittau Mountains, a small mountain range that constitutes the westernmost part of the Lusatian Mountains and belongs to the larger Sudetes mountain system.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malá Luž | 760 m | NW 307° | 0.1 km |
| Čihadlo | 664 m | SW 210° | 1.1 km |
| Sonneberg | 629 m | E 68° | 1.1 km |
| Erdbeerhübel | 557 m | NW 332° | 1.5 km |
| Butterberg | 507 m | NE 24° | 1.6 km |
| Ottoberg | 521 m | N 342° | 1.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Großschönau - Lausche (grüner Strich) | lwn | 17.3 km | — |
| [Č] odbočka Luž vrchol | lwn | 0.9 km | — |
| Via Czechia - Severní (4. Lužické hory) | nwn | 52.0 km | — |