Waltersdorf between the Lausche and local history

Waltersdorf combines the mountain setting of the Lausche with winter activities, nature experiences and a rich local and cultural heritage. Around the Lausche, activities in the snow, nature observation and historic destinations come together.

• The Lausche rises to 793 metres in the holiday resort of Waltersdorf and is the highest peak in German territory east of the Elbe.
• The Zittau Mountains Nature Park House is located in the historic “Niederkretscham” opposite the village church in the holiday resort of Waltersdorf.
• The Waltersdorf Folklore and Mill Museum is located in the building of the village’s oldest water mill.
• The heritage trail begins in the lower village and runs along Dorfstraße via Hauptstraße to the upper village.
• The Heideborn is the largest domestic well in Upper Lusatia and one of the stops on the heritage trail in Waltersdorf.
• Along the nature trail to the Lausche, 14 information boards provide details about typical habitats as well as geological, botanical and zoological features of the “Lausche” nature reserve and the surrounding area of Waltersdorf.
• The nature park garden offers a tree frog pond with a stream, seating areas, family play stations, a barefoot trail and a panoramic viewing point.

Winter mountain activities around the Lausche

The snow-covered landscapes around the Lausche in Waltersdorf are suitable for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding and winter hiking.

Experiencing nature and understanding the trails

The nature trail to the Lausche combines the mountain with an exploration of its surroundings. The 14 information boards cover typical habitats as well as geological, botanical and zoological features of the “Lausche” nature reserve and the surrounding area of Waltersdorf. For visitors looking for more than just a walking route, this creates an opportunity to learn about the landscape and protected area from a natural-history perspective.

The route “Via the nature trail to the Lausche (793 m)” ends at the nature park garden in the holiday resort of Waltersdorf. There, visitors can find a tree frog pond with a stream, seating areas, family play stations, a barefoot trail and a panoramic viewing point.

Local history between the lower and upper villages

The heritage trail begins in the lower village of the holiday resort of Waltersdorf and runs along Dorfstraße via Hauptstraße to the upper village. The Heideborn, the largest domestic well in Upper Lusatia, is one of the stops on this heritage trail.

The Waltersdorf Folklore and Mill Museum offers another historical perspective. It is located in the building of the village’s oldest water mill.

Practical information for your stay

The tourist information office is located in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park House. It sells tickets for various events in and around the municipality of Großschönau and reserves seats for theatre performances. If, in addition to nature, winter activities and local history, you would also like to plan an event, this contact point is one of the specific organisational services available in Waltersdorf.

FAQ

Which winter activities are documented in Waltersdorf around the Lausche?

The snow-covered landscapes around the Lausche are listed as suitable for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding and winter hiking. These four activities describe the mountain’s winter focus.

What significance does the Lausche have for orientation in Waltersdorf?

The Lausche rises to 793 metres in the holiday resort of Waltersdorf and is the highest peak in German territory east of the Elbe.

What does the nature trail offer?

The nature trail to the Lausche uses 14 information boards to provide details about typical habitats as well as the geological, botanical and zoological features of the “Lausche” nature reserve and the surrounding area of Waltersdorf.

What features does the nature park garden offer?

The nature park garden offers a tree frog pond with a stream, seating areas, family play stations, a barefoot trail and a panoramic viewing point. The route “Via the nature trail to the Lausche (793 m)” ends there.

Which cultural destinations are there in Waltersdorf?

Cultural destinations include the heritage trail with the Heideborn, the Folklore and Mill Museum in the building of the village’s oldest water mill, and the nature park house in the historic “Niederkretscham” opposite the village church. The tourist information office in the nature park house also sells tickets for various events in and around the municipality of Großschönau and reserves seats for theatre performances.

For the overarching travel overview: Grossschönau.