Georgewitzer Skala, Nature reserve in Löbau, Germany.

Georgewitzer Skala is a nature reserve near Löbau characterized by rocky formations set within gently rolling hills. The terrain supports a variety of plant life and offers visitors different landscapes to explore along established pathways.

The German government designated this area as a protected reserve in 1961, marking an important moment in regional conservation. This decision shaped how the landscape has been managed and protected for decades since then.

The Sorbian name Korečanska skała and the German Skala both refer to the rock valley, skala being a Slavic word for rock. The Bielplatz Bellwitz, a Slavic rampart built around 1000, stands within the reserve as a cultural monument, and the Alte Schanze earthwork of about 1100 marks where travelling merchants on the strata antiqua paid their toll.

Marked trails help you navigate the reserve easily, whether you are experienced or just starting out. Parking is available near the entrance, making the area straightforward to reach and explore.

The Rittersprung rock carries a legend: around 1800 a manor lord chasing a maid from Bellwitz rode over the edge and fell, and his scream is said to be heard there still. The maid hid behind a tree on the rock.