Best river trails in Großschönau
4.5(7 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Großschönau with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.0 (5)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in Großschönau, Saxony/Czech Republic (DEU/CZE). Start at the car park right next to the Hubertusbaude inn. The trail crosses the German-Czech border and leads through beautiful forests to the ruins of Tolštejn Castle (Tollenstein). The castle was first mentioned in the 13th century, the first owner was Vaněk von Wartenberg. However, it was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. The tour offers many beautiful views of the landscape and a stop for refreshments is...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrNature-oriented circular route in Saxony and the Czech Republic (DE/CZE). The start is at a car park in Waltersdorf, right on the German-Czech border. However, it is also possible to take the train to the station "Kurort Jonsdorf" and start the hike from there. The route offers great views from the Nonnenfelsen rock massif and the Hochwaldturm tower with restaurant and playground. Highlights: - Hochwald Tower - "Nonnenfelsen" ("Nun rock") - Krompach
- Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 5 of the long-distance hiking trail "Oberlausitzer Bergweg", Saxony. This is the fifth stage of the certified Oberlausitzer Bergweg quality trail, which runs from Neukirch to Zittau through the Oberlausitzer Bergland and the Zittauer Gebirge. The fifth stage of the Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail starts in Waltersdorf and ends in the spa town of Oybin. You can enjoy marvellous mountain landscapes, fantastic views and a number of cultural and historical attractions. Overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Großschönau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Großschönau is Waltersdorf - Jonsdorf - Hochwald. This trail is estimated to be 20.0 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Großschönau?
Großschönau: With an ascent of 804 m, Waltersdorf - Burg Tolštejn has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Waltersdorf - Jonsdorf - Hochwald with 728 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Großschönau?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Großschönau is Waltersdorf - Burg Tolštejn with a 4.0-star rating from 5 reviews.