A western extension of the Sudetes range, it is located on the border of the German state of Saxony with the Czech Bohemian region.

[2] The Lusatian Highlands are named after the historic region of Upper Lusatia, while the southern Czech portion is also known as the Šluknov Hook.

The source of the river Spree, which runs through central Berlin, is located near the small town of Ebersbach.

They are known for the beauty of the landscape and their picturesque towns with Baroque churches and wooden houses.

Other notable towns include Ebersbach, Velký Šenov, Neukirch/Lausitz, Sohland an der Spree and Kirschau.