--- title: "Wachberg view" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/wachberg" description: "The Wachberg is located south of Saupsdorf on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. At 496 meters high, it is one of the most striking elevations in the transition area to the Lusatian Highlands.The summit  offers unobstructed views in several places. The panorama extends as far as the Zittau Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland.The subsoil consists of granodiorite, which highlights the geological contrast to the surrounding sandstone landscape. The path to the summit is well developed.There is a family-friendly mountain hut on the summit. Hikes are possible via the Dr. Alfred Meiche Trail or from the Weifberg." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1350837/a57c5a52d5122a63e87bf1e5780d5043a50e4a1265808151cd380c73c45829c9/view-from-the-wachberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Wachberg view ============= - Viewpoint/viewing tower View from the Wachberg Snow-covered wooden sculpture in front of a wintry mountain landscape with wooded hills and a cloudy sky. Wooden house with illuminated windows at sunset, surrounded by bare trees and a snowy landscape. A 496-metre-high vantage point near Saupsdorf with views across the rear of Saxon Switzerland to the Bohemian and Lusatian Highlands. The Wachberg is located south of Saupsdorf on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. At 496 meters high, it is one of the most striking elevations in the transition area to the Lusatian Highlands.The summit offers unobstructed views in several places. The panorama extends as far as the Zittau Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland. The subsoil consists of granodiorite, which highlights the geological contrast to the surrounding sandstone landscape. The path to the summit is well developed. There is a family-friendly mountain hut on the summit. Hikes are possible via the Dr. Alfred Meiche Trail or from the Weifberg. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Bergbaude is open all year round. Please note the opening hours on the website www.wachbergbaude.de Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the lookout on the Wachberg. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Haus des Gastes Hinterhermsdorf**Haus des Gastes** Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 4.14 km - Cross-country skiing 7.93 km - Hiking 8.30 km - Hiking 12.65 km - Hiking 15.32 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Natural sight - Tours 29.05 km - Cycling 4.14 km - Cross-country skiing 7.93 km - Hiking Contact **Touristinformation** 01855 Sebnitz - OT Saupsdorf