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Görlitz

Olbersdorf

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

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Upper Lusatia

Görlitz

Olbersdorf

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

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4.6

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

06:34

22.5km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.52 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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5.49 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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11.2 km

Border Trail in the Zittau Mountains

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Always nice to hike on the border path between D and CZ.

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11.3 km

Falkenstein

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Imposing rock on the border between D and CZ.

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12.8 km

The Nonnenfelsen are a unique rock formation above the spa town of Jonsdorf. Various paths lead up and up next to the bizarre sandstone pinnacles you can expect an incomparable view of the surrounding mountains.

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12.9 km

View of the Nonnenfelsen

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Nice and cool in summer. Great gorge.

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13.3 km

Felsengasse

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18.6 km

Hausgrundteich

Lake

19.5 km

Zittau Narrow-Gauge Railway

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For every railroad enthusiast one of the most beautiful experiences on vacation in Upper Lusatia.

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22.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.27 km

3.15 km

2.54 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.04 km

4.91 km

4.02 km

2.50 km

1.29 km

763 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 10 August

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Zittauer Gebirgslauf Wanderung 22 Km auf 17,4 km gekürzt

After a two-hour drive, we started our hike in Oybin. The ZGLW signage was still present in some places. We shortened the 22 km hike to 17. At the end, out of curiosity, we followed a rocky climb and were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves at Oybin Monastery. We had originally planned to drive up after completing the hike, but …

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Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Border Trail in the Zittau Mountains

Falkenstein

Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks)

View of the Nonnenfelsen

Felsengasse

Zittau Narrow-Gauge Railway

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