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Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) – Rock Passage to Schwarzes Loch loop from Waltersdorf

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Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) – Rock Passage to Schwarzes Loch loop from Waltersdorf

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Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) – Rock Passage to Schwarzes Loch loop from Waltersdorf

04:49

15.0km

550m

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: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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CHKO Lužické hory

Lausche

Jonsdorfer Felsenstadt

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1.48 km

Umgebinde houses in Waltersdorf

Highlight • Historical Site

Half-timbered houses are among the special treasures of Upper Lusatia, the historic half-timbered houses have a lasting impact on the landscape.

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3.48 km

Lausche Summit and Observation Tower

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Well, listen, always nice and great for training your fitness. The climb from Waltersdorf is quite angry and not a piece of cake with children, but more pleasant from the …

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3.51 km

Lausche trig point

Highlight • Summit

historical measuring point

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6.26 km

View of the Nonnenfelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice and cool in summer. Great gorge.

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6.28 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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9.14 km

Schwarzes Loch Quarry

Highlight • Structure

In the fog it's just mystical and beautiful at the same time.

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9.26 km

Rock Passage to Schwarzes Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

As the mining progressed, the quarrymen penetrated ever greater depths and new paths had to be prepared. In 1816, two openings were hand-cut into the quarry from its north and …

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9.58 km

Great and Little Organ (Jonsdorf Rock City)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The small and large organ are volcanic witnesses of the earth's history in the Zittau Mountains.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

5.12 km

2.16 km

1.13 km

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

3.87 km

3.62 km

1.79 km

417 m

272 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

29°C

17°C

49 %

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Comments

April 18, 2025,Tag 1: Ab Jonsdorf zur Lausche,Moore,Orgelfelsen, Felsengassen und zum Carolafelsen mit Friendsndates

Today, on Good Friday, was our first tour with FriendsNdates in the Zittau Mountains. Unfortunately, the weather was pretty miserable. It rained almost nonstop. Luckily, it was only light most of the time. Our hike took us from Jonsdorf over many paths and steps, first to the Nonnenfelsen. Then we made a long loop around and onto the Lausche via …

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April 18, 2025,Jonsdorf,Nonnenfelsen,Lausche und Orgelfelsen

We started today in Jonsdorf in slightly rainy weather. Along the way, the rain ☔️ took a few breaks. On this tour, we quickly reached the Zigeunerstube (Gypsy Room) and then the Nonnenfelsen (Nons' Rock). Then we continued gently uphill for a few kilometers toward Lausche (the highest peak in the Zittau Mountains at 793 meters). The final climb was …

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June 25, 2025,Johnsdorf: Nonnenfelsen, Lausche, Grenzweg, Felsenstadt mit Schwarzem Loch, Schwarzwasserquelle, Gondelteich

A sporty, beautiful, and varied loop from Johnsdorf over the Nonnenfelsen rocks up to the Lausche, where you can enjoy the magnificent 360-degree view from the free tower. The pleasant zigzag descent on the Bohemian side would have been better suited as an ascent. Over the regenerating Brazilka raised bog, the trail continues along the winding border path 🇨🇿 🇩🇪 …

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April 13, 2024,Zittauer Gebirge: Nonnensteig - Lausche

The Nonnensteig is varied, but technically rather easy. The C/D rating only comes from the key point on an overhang.

Topo: bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/nonnensteig-klettersteig

After a beer break at the hut on the Nonnenfelsen, we continued on to Lausche. In Myslivni we actually only wanted to take a short beer break, but by chance the Lausitzer Baude was open, so we spontaneously …

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October 24, 2024,Johnsdorf-Nonnenfelsen-Lausche-Teekanne-Johnsdorf

Today we were able to conquer another part of the Zittau Mountains in great autumn weather.
First we went from Johnsdorf up to the Nonnenfelsen, then through the forest up to the Lausche, where our calves were put to the test today with a gradient of 35%.
We then went along the German-Czech border past beautiful rock formations, including the …

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June 22, 2025,ZITTAUER GEBIRGE ~ 🧗‍♂️Nonnenfelsen-Klettersteig + Carolafelsen⛰️, Lausche⛰️, Nonnenfelsen⛰️

After visiting the truly impressive Oybin Castle ruins on our first day, today's agenda included climbing and hiking.

First, we headed to the Nonnenfelsen via ferrata – a wonderfully sporty adventure we'd been looking forward to for ages!

@Ronny ⛰️ not only planned this fantastic tour but, as a very experienced climber, also guided us safely along the route with …

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December 7, 2025,Firmenwanderung nach der Weihnachtsfeier mit Schluppe😉.

A lovely tradition for many years. Anyone who wants to can join a hike the day after the company Christmas party.

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September 5, 2022,Schwarzes Loch- Carolafelsen- Nonnenfelsen🚶🏼‍♂️

As part of our men's vacation, we left Dresden behind and moved into quarters in Waltersdorf, not far from the Czech border.

From our hiking hotel "Sonnebergbaude" we immediately treated ourselves to a hike through forest and rocky landscapes, which are also recognized in the well-known Karl May Festival.

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Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) – Rock Passage to Schwarzes Loch loop from Waltersdorf

Umgebinde houses in Waltersdorf

Lausche Summit and Observation Tower

Lausche trig point

View of the Nonnenfelsen