Best event trails in Zittau Mountains Nature Park
In the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, a 1000-year-old cultural landscape stretches out amidst unspoiled nature and along the blue ribbon of the Mandau. It is characterized by both Saxon and Bohemian influences. The nature park is characterized 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.
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- 5.0 (4)·Hard·15.8 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis iconic route is a mix of rocks and roots, with steep climbs and flowing descents. This trail leads through the heart of the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, the smallest low mountain range in Germany. The route explores a unique landscape characterized by volcanic cones and sandstone formations such as the Kelchsteine. The route offers a technical challenge for anyone looking for a real outdoor adventure in the border triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Look out for the...
- 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·31.6 mi·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 meters in altitude - good physical condition, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are therefore highly recommended, regardless of whether the route is hiked or run. There are places to stop for refreshments. Accessible by bus and train (short walk from...
- Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrMountain bike route of the international cross triathlon in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. This is the mountain bike track of the "XTERRA Short Track" cross triathlon race. The short MTB loop will be ridden four times as part of the event and includes both 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 - Olbersdorfer See
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