Buchberg (Zittau Mountains)

Coordinates: 50°51′18″N 14°40′30″E / 50.8551361°N 14.675028°E / 50.8551361; 14.675028
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Buchberg
Buchberg is located in Saxony
Buchberg
Buchberg
Highest point
Elevation651.6 m (2,138 ft)
Coordinates50°51′18″N 14°40′30″E / 50.8551361°N 14.675028°E / 50.8551361; 14.675028
Geography
LocationSaxony, Germany
Parent rangeZittau Mountains
Geology
Mountain typeCone mountain
Type of rockSandstone

The Buchberg is a wide cone-shaped mountain on the northern edge of the Zittau Mountains which is 652 m above sea level (NN). The Buchberg is entirely wooded. Whilst the mountain drops steeply to the east and north, it slopes away relatively gently to the south and west. South of the mountain is an area of raised bog which forms the source region of the Zwittebach.

Location and area[edit]

The Buchberg rises west of the village of Jonsdorf and east of Waltersdorf. The road from Jonsdorf to Waltersdorf runs across the northern slopes of the mountain.

Routes to the top[edit]

  • The peak may be ascended from hiking paths, most of which run from Jonsdorf in the general direction of the summit. No direct paths run over the summit itself.

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