Silent forests and picturesque places, scenic hilly landscapes and impressive sandstone formations – the Upper Lusatia region, located in the far east of Germany, offers a diverse landscape with wonderful hiking trails. Particularly charming are the forested Lusatian Lake District and Germany's smallest mountain range, the Königshainer Mountains. Bautzen and Görlitz invite visitors with numerous attractions for a worthwhile detour. Also worth a visit is the famous park of Prince Pückler in Bad Muskau. The young Spree River flows through the area near the Czech border; following its path, one can hike through the Upper Lusatian Highlands to its source. Centuries-old Umgebindehäuser line the paths, serving as a remarkable testament to Slavic and Franconian timber-framed architecture. In the Zittau Mountains at the tri-border area of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.