Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

06:57

23.8km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17.4 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.88 km

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

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Oybin is always worth a visit. The village, enclosed by mountains, has its own special charm. The narrow-gauge railway, Mount Oybin with its castle ruins, the small mountain spa, and the many small restaurants are highly recommended.

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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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11.6 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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11.6 km

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

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Summit cross with German and technical inscription.

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15.0 km

Große Felsengasse

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The most beautiful path in the Zittau Mountains: the Große Felsengasse with wonderful rocks, the monk's pulpit and the pigeon, beautiful views of Oybin, the castle and the rock faces.

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17.4 km

Töpferbaude on the Töpfer

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Super beautifully located hut, the food is great and the drinks are cold.

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17.4 km

Töpfer Rock Formation and Viewpoint

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Nice climb up to the Töpfer,
Looks great from above too.
You have to leave your bike at the bottom!
Lots of walkers

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17.4 km

Töpfer Summit Cross

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The summit cross on the 582-meter-high Töpfer mountain in Oybin (Görlitz district) in the Zittau Mountains. In the background, in the middle of the picture, the town of Zittau.

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23.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.89 km

3.00 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.98 km

3.90 km

2.29 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

7°C

3°C

23 %

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Comments

November 17, 2021,Feiertagswanderung Töpfer-Scharfenstein-Hochwald-Johannisstein-Oybin-Zittau

The hike starts right at our apartment - alternatively at the Zittau district administration car park. From there over the Mittelweg past the Napoleon linden tree over the Rummpelstiege to the potter. We continued on the ridge between Töpfer and Scharfenstein. Over the fire height to the foot of the high forest. At this point we walked a little off …

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