Finckenfang, Mountain peak in Müglitztal, Germany

Finckenfang is a 394-metre-high hill in the municipality of Müglitztal, south of the Maxen district in Saxony. It lies on the Karsdorfer Verwerfung, the northern geological boundary of the Osterzgebirge. From the open summit the view takes in the Lilienstein, Königstein Fortress, the Lausitzer Bergland and the ridge of the Erzgebirge.

The peak is named after the Prussian general von Finck, who was taken prisoner at the Battle of Maxen on 21 November 1759. The capture itself did not happen on this hill but in Ploschwitz. The 394-metre summit in the Müglitztal therefore carries a name tied to an event that took place elsewhere.

The name Finckenfang comes from Prussian General von Finck, captured at the Battle of Maxen on 21 November 1759; the arrest itself took place in Ploschwitz, not on the hill. Visitors still link the name to this event.

Marked trails lead to the summit from Mühlbach, and the best season for hiking runs from May through September when conditions are most favorable. These paths are accessible to visitors of varying fitness levels during this period.

The peak marks a geological transition between different rock formations and represents the northernmost boundary of the Ore Mountain range in Saxony. This position makes it a notable point for hikers interested in exploring where different mountain regions meet.