Our starting point is the small town of Mikulášovice. The first record mentioning this coal-mining settlement, which belonged to the tolštejn – šluknovské estates dates back to 1446. During World War II the local industry was transformed into a military production. Many prisoners of war and multinational labourers worked here. The town square houses a Memorial dedicated to the liberators – the forces of the 2nd Polish army. The town is dominated by the Church of St. Mikuláš (Nicholas), built between 1551 and 1555, later reconstructed in the Baroque style and given a new appearance – the same appearance as we know today. Inside the church you will find a richly carved Rococo altar and organ with more than 3000 pipes. Only rarely will you see well preserved classical town houses and wooden two-story houses with foundation bases here. From the town square we shall take the blue tourist sign towards the "Tanečnice (Dancer) – viewing tower" - 4 km. We will pass the ČSD Mikulášovice (railway station) and while climbing slightly uphill /1-2/ we can enjoy the nice view of the village of Mikulášovice behind us. When we walk deeper into the forest near Tomášov we begin to climb a little bit steeper /2/ until we reach the top of the viewing tower called Tanečnice (Dancer) (597 m). The Tanečnice (Dancer) octagonal 26-metre high viewing tower was built in 1905 and offers an excellent circular observation platform. After the viewing tower fire, a new cottage with a restaurant was built near the tower. You can also buy a ticket to the viewing tower here. Now we will experience a steeper downhill road /2/ and follow the yellow sign, which will take us to the deserted tourist state border crossing with Germany. On the German side we will follow the yellow sign going towards Sebnitz - bus. At the edge of the woods we pass by several small ski lifts and after a while we will be presented with beautiful views of the charming little towns of Sebnitz and Dolní Poustevna. When we turn around and look back we may notice the forested top of Tanečnice Hill with its viewing tower. The town of Sebnitz (Sebnice) was founded in the first half of the 13th century and it belonged to the Czech state at first. In 1828, a local paper factory was established in Saxony and the industrial revolution in the paper industry began. A very complex railway with 7 tunnels, 27 bridges and 2 large viaducts runs through this area. At the edge of the town of Sebnitz we take a regular road and after a while we will turn and begin to follow the blue tourist sign towards Wachberg (1.5 hours). We are currently walking through forests and meadows while enjoying the views of the rugged valley and the picturesque village of Hertigswalde. We will go through the village and after a short climb /2/ we pass the Waldhaus Restaurant. A part of our trip to Wachberg goes along a forest edge offering nice views of Šluknovská vrchovina (Šluknovská/Šluknov Heights) and the German section of the Elbe sandstones area. To reach the top we must take a short but steep climb /2-3/ through the forest. On the top we will get our reward. A beautiful view of the Elbe sandstone area and the Lužické Mountains. In front of a stylish restaurant you will see several information boards showing you the names of mountains you can see from here. In the east you can clearly see Weifberg Mountain (477.8 m) with a new viewing tower – our last destination. To go back we take the red tourist sign and walk through a hilly terrain along the state borderline /2/ until we reach Pod Weifbergem (Under Weifberg) . Now we are only 500 m from the top. A new viewing tower was built here in 2000. The freely accessible viewing tower is 36.9 m high and has 173 steps, 10 floors and offers an excellent view in any direction. To go back to Mikulášovice we take the yellow sign, which will take us over the saddle between Hraniční Hill and Hanlový Hill. Total length 22 km