Best trails near Zackenkrone
4.3(48 reviews)
Zackenkrone: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Zackenkrone: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Zackenkrone are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis 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...
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe 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.
- 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...
- 4.0 (4)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 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....
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·25.3 km·Est. 7–8 hrScenic 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Zackenkrone?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Zackenkrone is Steinzoowanderung - Runde um den Töpfer Kurort Oybin, which has a 4.7 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 8.0 km long with an elevation gain of 298 m.
What is the longest trail near Zackenkrone?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Zackenkrone is Kurort Jonsdorf - Kurort Oybin. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Zackenkrone?
Zackenkrone: With an ascent of 1,755 m, Kurort Jonsdorf - Kurort Oybin has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Circular Route with 1,187 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Zackenkrone?
The most popular and difficult trail near Zackenkrone is XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Circular Route with a 5.0-star rating from 9 reviews.