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

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

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

03:07

10.5km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 25, 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 8.61 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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338 m

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

"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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1.05 km

Forest Gate Sentinel

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.31 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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1.35 km

Kelchstein Rest Area

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Very nice place for a break.

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4.63 km

Viewpoint

8.14 km

Bohemian Viewpoint

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Right next to the Bohemian view you can descend to Hussittenriff, a small rock area, also interesting for older children.

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8.58 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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8.61 km

Töpfer Rock Formation and Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8.72 km

Brooding Hen

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a real stone zoo around Oybin, and the "brooding hen" is already producing offspring.

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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

3.07 km

2.84 km

518 m

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.91 km

1.98 km

345 m

248 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

34°C

18°C

0 %

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Comments

October 31, 2024,Dat's - Felsengasse + Kelchstein # Oybin im Zittauer Gebirge sehr Fein ⛰️ 🪨 🪵🥰 😍 👍🏻 👌🏼🍂🍁

... People, people, people 🤓 today 🙃 what can I say 🤗 long weekend and the "ski community 🎿" has invited us ☺️ peer pressure, you probably know what it's like 😉 . So off to the Zittau Mountains. Checked in at the Schlosshotel Althörnitz yesterday. After the obligatory welcome beer 🍺 I immediately looked up a tour on Komoot …

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October 31, 2022,Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge🥾: Lückendorf - Kelchstein - Oybin - Töpferstein - Brütende Henne und zurück

Warm beautiful autumn weather and great rocky landscapes. Here the narrow-gauge railway is not missing.

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

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

Forest Gate Sentinel

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Kelchstein Rest Area

Bohemian Viewpoint

Töpferbaude on the Töpfer

Töpfer Rock Formation and Viewpoint

Brooding Hen

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