Czorneboh, Mountain summit in Bautzen District, Germany
Czorneboh is a mountain in the Lusatian range that reaches about 556 meters and sits between Hochkirch and Cunewalde. The summit holds an observation tower and a mountain hostel for visitors to access and use.
The observation tower was built in 1851 and was the first of its kind in the Upper Lusatia region. The mountain itself shows traces of human use from earlier periods of settlement.
The name Czorneboh comes from ancient Slavic tradition and ties the landscape to the Upper Sorbian heritage of the region. Sorbian residents have kept this place alive in their culture across generations.
Marked hiking trails bring visitors to the summit using different routes with various difficulty levels. The observation tower and mountain hostel offer rest spots and are accessible most days.
Certain rock formations on the mountain are aligned with celestial events and hint at historical astronomical knowledge. These natural structures reveal how early inhabitants used the landscape for observation and timekeeping.
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