Valtenberg, Mountain summit in Neukirch/Lausitz, Germany.
Valtenberg is the highest summit of the Lusatian Highlands in Upper Lusatia, in the German state of Saxony. An observation tower stands at the top, and several marked trails lead up from the surrounding forests and valleys.
The observation tower on the summit, known as König-Johann-Turm, was built in the 19th century originally for military observation. Over time it was repurposed as a public viewpoint, open to anyone walking up the hill.
The summit holds both German and Upper Sorbian names, reflecting the bilingual heritage that remains part of local identity and place naming in this region.
Most visitors start from the Sonneneck parking area, where several trail options head toward the summit. A mountain hut near the top serves food and drinks when it is open, making it a good spot to stop on the way back down.
The summit has two official names: the German Valtenberg and the Upper Sorbian Waleńčanski hork, reflecting the bilingual tradition of this part of Saxony. Both names appear on local signs and maps, side by side.
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