Pretty half-timbered houses line the route and great excursion destinations invite you to take a detour and linger. Discover unique experiences in the picturesque villages and with a bit of luck, the Zittau narrow-gauge railway will steam past.

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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26 m

Adventure Climbing Forest Zittau Mountains

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Right next to Trixie Park there is a climbing park for young and old.

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3.04 km

Waltersdorf Village Center

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Very nice little place.

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7.30 km

Großschönau

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Beautiful half-timbered houses adorn the town. There is a lot to discover here.

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7.36 km

German Damask and Terry Museum

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The textile history of Groß Schönau and the surrounding area. Very educational especially for children.

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12.9 km

Wasserschloss Hainewalde

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The moated castle is the remaining gatehouse of the old Renaissance moated castle right next to the new castle. Built in 1564 by Hans Ulrich von Nostitz, the “old castle” …

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23.4 km

Bertsdorf half-timbered houses

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A beautiful village in the heart of Upper Lusatia.

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26.8 km

Jonsdorf Butterfly House

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A visit to the butterfly house is worthwhile all year round, you should allow 1 to 1.5 hours of time. There is a lot to discover.

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36.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

12.3 km

6.35 km

913 m

880 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

7.83 km

6.09 km

532 m

509 m

Elevation

Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Marketing-Gesellschaft OberlausitzJanuary 20, 2025

Pretty half-timbered houses line the route and great excursion destinations invite you to take a detour and linger. Discover unique experiences in the picturesque villages and with a bit of luck, the Zittau narrow-gauge railway will steam past.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.8

Upper Lusatia railroad cycle path (formerly Umgebindehaus cycle path)

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Easy

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

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Expert

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

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Expert

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

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Umgebindehaus Cycle Path

Adventure Climbing Forest Zittau Mountains

Waltersdorf Village Center

Großschönau

German Damask and Terry Museum

Wasserschloss Hainewalde

Bertsdorf half-timbered houses

Jonsdorf Butterfly House

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