View of Hochwald – View from Kohoutí Skála loop from Hartau

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View of Hochwald – View from Kohoutí Skála loop from Hartau

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186

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View of Hochwald – View from Kohoutí Skála loop from Hartau

03:28

11.4km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.64 km for 452 m

Closed: • January 15-August 31 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

Streugen Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Starting point to Weißbachtal, accessible by bus and car.

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3.72 km

Fuchskanzel Viewpoint and Royal Saxon Triangulation Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

Those who choose the path from the Czech Republic should have staying power, the views and the historic stone will compensate.

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4.74 km

View of Hochwald

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is also a seating area from which you can look towards the Hochwald during a rest.

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6.17 km

Česká Brána (Böhmisches Tor) rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Through the gate it is nicer than on the gravel road, unfortunately only a short way.

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7.28 km

Panoramic View of CHKO Lužické hory

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the distance you can see the power plant

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8.34 km

View from Kohoutí Skála

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view from up here.

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8.57 km

Summit and ruins of the Lusatian Mountains

Highlight • Summit

Clearly; the view towards Hochwald and Fuchskanzel. If you like old quarries here is also served well.

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10.6 km

Weißbach Stream at Zigeunerwinkel

Highlight • River

Hiking border crossing to the Czech Republic, in summer the Weißbach is a water playground for children.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

3.54 km

408 m

399 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

3.30 km

3.11 km

424 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

8°C

-1°C

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Comments

September 21, 2023,Klippen Tour zwischen Lückendorf und Hartau

Today we took advantage of the good weather again and did the last hike in the Zittau Mountains. Everything here is highly recommended

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August 21, 2025,Zittauer Gebirge | Wilde Felsen & Grenzüberschreitungen

I set off with great anticipation, but no exact idea of what to expect on this tour. And in the end I can say I was very impressed and happy when I reached the finish line. It was incredibly varied and very peaceful; enjoyment was absolutely the priority. I walked through dense forest to the first viewpoint, Hahnstein, with views …

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May 11, 2024,Rundweg bei Lückendorf

Easy circular hike, at the beginning and end on wide forest paths with little view. The climb is a bit strenuous though.

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August 6, 2024,Hartau Siedlung Bus - Burgruine Karlsfeld - Fuchskanzel - Böhmisches Tor - Popove Skala Pfaffenstein - Kristyna Kristinensee - Restaurace Zatacka - Jeschkenblick Hartau - Abzw. Althartau Bus ZiG Tc

On the way in the Zittau Mountains
Entry to Kristinen Lake costs 70 crowns
Restaurace Zatacka in Hradek Stara Celnice is highly recommended.

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July 27, 2022,Popova skála (Pfaffenstein) – Blick zum Hochwald Runde von Luftkurort Lückendorf

A great tour over some challenging stretches. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and a good level of fitness are required. Not recommended for small children, as it is sometimes steeper uphill or downhill over hill and dale. Several great vantage points, including the opportunity to make an entry in the summit book at the "Kohouti" mountain. Our pure hiking time was ~ …

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June 1, 2025,Fuchskanzel und Pfaffenstein - Wanderung von Lückendorf

A varied and scenic hike starting from the parking lot at the Old Forester's House in Lückendorf, between Germany and the Czech Republic. Exceptional panoramic views can be enjoyed from the Fuchskanzel (Germany) and Pfaffenstein (Czech Republic) vantage points.

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June 21, 2025,Pfaffenstein und Fuchskanzel

This hike is definitely not a top-notch tour (see Rother "Oberlausitz" Tour 36). Predominantly wide forest and gravel trails spoil the fun. Only near the Pfaffenstein are there pleasant trails. The mountain offers a beautiful panoramic view.

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