Best hard 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...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·18.9 miA scenic circular route in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. It goes from Waltersdorf over the Lausche to the high forest and back to the starting point. The tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and climbing opportunities. And if you are lucky you might see one or the other wild animal. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 3.5 (7)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. This loop trail leads up and down through the Zittau Mountains - good physical condition, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are helpful. The route around the spa town of Oybin leads to the Hochwald on the German-Czech border, which is almost 750 m above sea level and one of the highest mountains in the Zittau Mountains. The Hochwald has a lookout tower and a place to stop for refreshments (see waypoints on the map). Highlights...
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