Steam train educational trail
2.6miLength
439ftElevation gain
1–1.5hrEstimated time
Point to point
Family-friendly nature trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony.
The child-friendly steam train educational trail connects the Bertsdorf train station with the train station in the health resort Oybin. At regular intervals, information boards along the way invite you to learn interesting facts about the more than 100-year long history of the Zittau narrow-gauge railway.
Highlights of the hike:
- exciting information boards
- historic steam locomotives
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Top sights
Grünes Riff
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Teufelskanzel
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Oybin
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Oybin Castle
Castle
Sarg
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Camera Obscura
Attraction
Findling
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Nordwestlicher Zwilling
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South-eastern Twin
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Schluchtwächter
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Madonna
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Ritterei
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Friedhofwächter
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The Bell
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Bewachsener Turm
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Morsche Zinne
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Hausgrundwarte
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Morsche Zacke
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Glöckner
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Teichwächter
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Franzispitze
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Wildschütz
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Gratzer Felsen
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Finsterling
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Räuberwand
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Proftl
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Oybiner Horn
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Kanzelturm
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Vergessener Turm
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Ameisenjungfer
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Teufelskappe
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Oybintalwächter
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Teufelswächter
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S Guckel
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Robert's Rock
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Xenon
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Zackenkrone
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Hinterer Falkenturm
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Falkenturm
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Boulder
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Kieselscheibe
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Top sights
Grünes Riff
Peak
Teufelskanzel
Peak
Oybin
Peak
Oybin Castle
Castle
Sarg
Peak
Camera Obscura
Attraction
Findling
Peak
Nordwestlicher Zwilling
Peak
South-eastern Twin
Peak
Schluchtwächter
Peak
Madonna
Peak
Ritterei
Peak
Friedhofwächter
Peak
The Bell
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Hausgrundwarte
Peak
Morsche Zacke
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Teichwächter
Peak
Franzispitze
Peak
Wildschütz
Peak
Gratzer Felsen
Peak
Finsterling
Peak
Räuberwand
Peak
Proftl
Peak
Oybiner Horn
Peak
Kanzelturm
Peak
Vergessener Turm
Peak
Ameisenjungfer
Peak
Teufelskappe
Peak
Oybintalwächter
Peak
Teufelswächter
Peak
S Guckel
Peak
Robert's Rock
Peak
Xenon
Peak
Zackenkrone
Peak
Hinterer Falkenturm
Peak
Falkenturm
Peak
Boulder
Peak
Kieselscheibe
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 2.6-mile point-to-point trail near Olbersdorf, Saxony. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Steam train educational trail?
Expected weather for Steam train educational trail for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 19 - 65 degrees/drizzle
- Sun, September 20 - 60 degrees/drizzle
- Mon, September 21 - 58 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 61 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 60 degrees/showers
Where is Steam train educational trail located?
Steam train educational trail is a trail located in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
How hard is Steam train educational trail?
Steam train educational trail is considered an easy hike that covers 2.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 439 ft. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
What is the elevation gain for Steam train educational trail?
Steam train educational trail is considered an easy hike that covers 2.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 439 ft. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Steam train educational trail a point to point trail?
Steam train educational trail is a point to point trail that covers 2.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 439 ft. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
How long is Steam train educational trail?
Steam train educational trail is a point to point trail that covers 2.6 mi, with an elevation gain of 439 ft. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Point-to-point routes have a different starting point and endpoint. The length of the trail refers to one-way travel on this route. Don't forget to plan for transportation when exploring point-to-point routes!
Are dogs allowed on Steam train educational trail?
Dogs may be allowed on Steam train educational trail. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Steam train educational trail?
Steam train educational trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Steam train educational trail?
According to trailgoers, Steam train educational trail is usually somewhat busy. Steam train educational trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Is Steam train educational trail kid-friendly?
Yes, many trailgoers have described Steam train educational trail as good for kids and families. Kid-friendly trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Are there forests at Steam train educational trail?
Yes, Steam train educational trail is a forest trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
Last updated on September 15, 2026 at 1:22 am GMT+0