Felsengasse – Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) loop from Jonsdorf

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Felsengasse – Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) loop from Jonsdorf

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Felsengasse – Nonnenfelsen (Nuns' Rocks) loop from Jonsdorf

02:25

7.43km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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CHKO Lužické hory

Jonsdorfer Felsenstadt

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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531 m

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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5.65 km

Carolafelsen Viewpoint

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The ascent of the Carolafelsen is rewarded with a great view.

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6.35 km

Great and Little Organ (Jonsdorf Rock City)

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

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6.59 km

View of the Dachshund Rock Formation

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Only the master is missing 🤣👍

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6.73 km

Jonsdorf Rock City

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There is something to discover around every corner in the magical rock formations and quarries of the Jonsdorf Rock City. It should not be missed on any tour in and around Jonsdorf.

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6.78 km

Teapot Rock Formation

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Clearly visible, the teapot in a petrified form.

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6.78 km

Alpine Trail Jonsdorf Rock City

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There are many stone figures here that resemble animals or things... e.g. a teapot. You can make great discoveries. The rock with sandstone and lava components is already special.

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7.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.14 km

1.42 km

552 m

257 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

1.44 km

1.09 km

572 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

February 15, 2025,Wanderung von Jonsdorf zum Nonnenfelsen

For many hikers, Jonsdorf is probably one of the most famous places in the Zittau Mountains. Countless hiking trails start from here. It snowed heavily again and we had at least 20cm of snow yesterday. The trudge uphill was quite a muscular effort. But we were rewarded with an amazing snow landscape everywhere. Our first destination was the Nonnenfelsen. From …

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November 1, 2024,Dat's - Kroatzbeerwinkel -> schwarzes Loch # am Nonnenfelsen durch gekroch 😃 ⛰️ 🪨 🪵 🍁 🍂

... People people people 🤓 today 🙃 second tour in the "small Elbe Sandstone Mountains" 😉 . It started in Jonsdorf at the "Hotel + Restaurant Gondelfahrt" car park in fog / high fog / thick fog / can't see any fog 🥸 / damp fog -> fog all day 🤨 . Through the little rock alley up to the …

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