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Best camping trails in Zittau Mountains Nature Park

Best camping trails in Zittau Mountains Nature Park

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In the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, a 1000-year-old cultural landscape stretches out amidst unspoilt nature and along the blue ribbon of the Mandau. It is characterised by both Saxon and Bohemian influences. The nature park is characterised by the harmony of the Zittau Mountains, Lake Olbersdorf, the historic town of Zittau and idyllic villages with their traditional Upper Lusatian half-timbered houses.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Olbersdorfer See Runde

    3.5 (9)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Wonderful circular tour around Lake Olbersdorf, Saxony. You can start the tour from the Oberdorf / Niederdorf station. The open-cast mining lake is located in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park and has many beautiful views to offer; the La Montanara viewpoint is particularly recommended. Highlights: - Swimming opportunities on the north beach & south beach - Leisure sports facilities, e.g. for swimming, beach volleyball, surfing

  2. #2 - Olbersdorfer Lake Loop

    4.2 (8)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. At 5 kilometres, the circular trail around Lake Olbersdorf is perfect for a walk with the family or a jog. In summer, you can swim at the south beach. There are also beach volleyball courts and the opportunity to go fishing and surfing. Highlights of the hike: - Helmut Sattler view - South beach - Lake Olbersdorf

  3. #3 - XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Circular Route

    5.0 (9)·Hard·36.4 km·Est. 11–12 hr
    Varied mountain bike tour near Zittau in Saxony. This MTB tour begins at Lake Olbersdorf - a successfully recultivated remaining hole of a former brown coal open-cast mine - and leads into the Zittau Mountains. It's varied, sometimes steeply uphill (the steepest gradient to Niederoybin is almost 20%), down on fun descents and over partly heavily blocked routes and single trails. The route is marked with red dots on the trees. It is nice to swim at Lake Olbersdorf in the summer...
  4. O-SEE Challenge Reduced

    #4 - O-SEE Challenge Reduced

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·5.3 km
  5. Großschönau Runde

    #5 - Großschönau Runde

    5.0 (2)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  6. #6 - O-SEE CHALLENGE competition route

    3.0 (4)·Moderate·25.3 km·Est. 7–8 hr
    Scenic MTB route of the O-SEE Challenge in the Zittau Mountains near Olbersdorf, Saxony. This idyllic MTB tour starts at Lake Olbersdorf and leads along challenging trails across fields and meadows. There are a total of 700 metres of ascent to overcome. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes --------------------------------------------------------------- Further information on the O-See Challenge: https://www.o-see-challenge.de

  7. #7 - XTERRA Short Track MTB route

    Easy·1.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Mountain bike course of the international cross-triathlon in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. This is the mountain bike course of the "XTERRA Short Track" cross-triathlon race. The short MTB circuit is run a total of four times during the event and includes natural and man-made obstacles. Current information on the XTERRA Short Track in the Zittau Mountains can be found under "Tips". Highlights of the route: - various obstacles - Lake Olbersdorf
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Zittau Mountains Nature Park is Olbersdorfer See Runde, which has a 3.5 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 4.5 km long with an elevation gain of 53 m.

What is the longest camping trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park is XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Circular Route. This trail is estimated to be 36.4 km long.

How many camping trails are in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?

There are 7 camping trails in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 33 AllTrails community reviews.

Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?

XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Circular Route has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 1,187 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is O-SEE CHALLENGE competition route, which has 704 m of elevation gain.

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