Best trails near Ritterei

The journey continues up to the summit of the Töpfer, where nature has created a veritable stone zoo. Rock formations that look like a turtle, a parrot or a brooding hen can be discovered. A special place is the Europe Cross, from where the view over the Mandau Valley is a highlight. Historically, these mountains have served as a refuge for centuries, including for the monks who once lived in the nearby monastery. Some sections of the rocky paths are narrow or uneven. The fresh mountain air...

Exciting circular route in the Zittau Mountains, Saxony. This route leads to the bizarre rock formations of the Zittau Mountains. The rock path was formed millions of years ago in the Tertiary period, when hot lava was able to penetrate to the surface through a fissure in deeper layers of the earth. The adjacent sandstone solidified so that it weathered more slowly than the neighbouring rock, resulting in the bizarre and enchanting rock formations that can be admired today. Refreshments are...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. With its almost 750 m above sea level, the Hochwald, known for its magnificent views, is one of the highest peaks in the Zittau Mountains. So it's not surprising that from the spa town of Oybin it's quite a bit uphill to the Hochwald. Not only from the Hochwald Tower, but in the entire summit region, there are great views of the Zittau Mountains. The second half of the circular trail inspires with a completely...

This delightful route guides families and nature lovers through the heart of the Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge, starting near the charming town of Oybin. The path leads gently past majestic sandstone formations sculpted over centuries by wind and water. Walking along the scenic trail reveals whimsical rock creations resembling real animals, including the famous brooding hen and a hidden stone tortoise. Exploring further leads toward the panoramic Töpfer plateau, where visitors can rest and...

The route starts at the Teufelsmühle. It first goes to Oybin, from where you turn uphill to Scharfenstein. From there it goes downhill again. You pass the Heideberg, which is not quite climbed. Instead, you come to a country road, on the other side of which the remains of Karlsfried Castle can be found on a hill.

Great tour around Oybin and the magical mountain world of the Zittau Mountains The area around Oybin is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts who want to be active in nature. The landscape of the Zittau Mountains is dominated by the sandstone monolith of the 514 metre high Oybin Mountain, surrounded by picturesque scenery. The route takes you around Oybin on well-maintained paths through beautiful woodland with views of the mountains. The starting and finishing point is Oybin railway station...

Family-friendly nature trail in the Zittauer Gebirge Nature Park, Saxony. The child-friendly steam railway nature trail connects Bertsdorf station with the Kurort Oybin station. At regular intervals, information boards along the way invite you to learn interesting facts about the more than 100-year history of the Zittau narrow-gauge railway. Highlights of the hike: - exciting information boards - historic steam locomotives

Stage 6 of the long-distance hiking trail "Oberlausitzer Bergweg", Saxony. This is the sixth and final stage of the certified Oberlausitzer Bergweg quality trail, which runs from Neukirch to Zittau through the Oberlausitzer Bergland and the Zittauer Gebirge mountains. The sixth stage of the Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail starts in the spa town of Oybin and ends in Zittau. You can enjoy marvellous mountain landscapes, fantastic views and a number of cultural and historical attractions....