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Upper Lusatia

Görlitz

Oybin

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

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Upper Lusatia

Görlitz

Oybin

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

Moderate

4.7

(339)

1,032

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

02:48

8.64km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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CHKO Lužické hory

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.22 km

Hochwald Tower and panoramic views

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Don't miss the observation tower. Great view. At the kiosk you can also strengthen yourself and take a break.

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4.23 km

Hochwald-Turmbaude

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The prospects are overwhelming. Please bring small change for a donation.

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4.58 km

Hochwaldbaude

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On the extensive, saddle-shaped summit of the Hochwald you can find two mining villages. Here on the southern summit is directly on the Czech border the Hochwaldbaude. From the terrace …

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4.58 km

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

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Summit cross with German and technical inscription.

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5.59 km

Border Trail Along the German-Czech Border (CHKO Lužické hory)

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A part of the trail leads along the German-Czech border.

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7.31 km

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

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Great sandstone formation in the Zittau Mountains. It is one of the most difficult climbing rocks in the mountains. If you are lucky enough to see mountaineers trying to conquer …

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7.57 km

Forest Gate Sentinel

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The forest gate keeper is a 30 meter high sandstone tower. If you want to climb it, you have to overcome 80 percent vertical wall.

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8.28 km

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

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"The town is the terminus of the steam-powered Zittau narrow-gauge railway and is located at the foot of the Oybin mountain in a valley basin of the Zittau Mountains formed …

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8.64 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

3.03 km

963 m

240 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

1.40 km

693 m

616 m

337 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Hochwald Tower and panoramic views

Hochwald-Turmbaude

Hochwaldbaude

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

Border Trail Along the German-Czech Border (CHKO Lužické hory)

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Forest Gate Sentinel

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

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