Best lake trails in Zittau Mountains Nature Park
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
- 3.5 (9)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrWonderful 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
- 4.2 (8)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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
- 5.0 (9)·Hard·36.4 km·Est. 11–12 hrVaried 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrChallenging trail run in the Zittau Mountains, Saxony This route follows the 50 km of the O-See Ultra Trail and leads along varied paths through the idyllic German-Czech border region. Due to the many ascents and descents, there are quite a few metres of elevation gain - good fitness, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are therefore highly recommended, regardless of whether the route is hiked or run. There are refreshment stops. Accessible by bus and train (short walk from the Oybin stop).
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·30.4 kmPanoramic circular trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. It goes from Waltersdorf via Lausche to Hochwald and back to the starting point. The tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and climbing opportunities. And if you're lucky, you might even spot a wild animal or two. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·26.7 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried hike in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. This is a wonderful hike from Zittau into the Zittau Mountains. In Jonsdorf, you can stop for refreshments or even spend the night if you wish. Once you have left the spa town behind you, the route climbs steadily until you reach the summit of the Lausche (Czech: Luž). At 793 metres above sea level, the Lausche is the highest mountain in the Zittau Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Peak of the Lausche with viewing tower - Spa town...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best lake trail to hike in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike 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 lake trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park is Xterra O-SEE Ultra Trail (50 km). This trail is estimated to be 50.9 km long.
How many lake trails are in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?
There are 16 lake trails in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 44 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Zittau Mountains Nature Park?
Xterra O-SEE Ultra Trail (50 km) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 2,161 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Olbersdorf nach Kurort Jonsdorf über Polesi, which has 1,486 m of elevation gain.
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