Best forest trails in Zittau
4.6(19 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Zittau 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
- 5.0 (9)·Hard·22.6 mi·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·16.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried hike in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. This is a beautiful hike from Zittau to the Zittau Mountains. In Jonsdorf you can stop for refreshments if necessary or even stay overnight. Once you have left the health resort behind you, you hike steadily uphill until you have reached the summit of the Lausche (Czech: Luž). The Lausche is 793 m above sea level – the highest mountain in the Zittau Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Lausche summit with observation tower - Health...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Zittau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Zittau is Oder-Neiße-Radweg (D-Route 12) Etappe 1: Zittau - Görlitz. This trail is estimated to be 23.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Zittau?
Zittau: With an ascent of 3,894 ft, XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Zittau - Jonsdorf - Grossschoenau with 2,427 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Zittau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Zittau is XTERRA TRAIL Mountainbike Loop with a 5.0-star rating from 9 reviews.
