Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald
11.2miLength
2,683ftElevation gain
6.5–7hrEstimated time
Loop
Panoramic 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 of the hike:
- numerous rock formations
- Views over the Zittau Mountains
- Hochwald Tower
- nice places to stop for refreshments
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Top sights
Pyramide
Peak
The Pidgeon
Peak
Opferstein
Peak
Broody Hen
Peak
Tempelwand
Peak
Töpferwand
Peak
Mt. Sharpstone
Peak
Rübezahls Sessel
Peak
Mönchskanzel
Viewpoint
Luisenhöhe
Viewpoint
Johannisbrunnen
Spring
Teufelskanzel
Peak
Highwood
Peak
Potter
Peak
Hochwaldbaude
Alpine hut
Hochwald
Peak
Alte Schule
Building
Anthill Rock
Peak
Jonsberg
Peak
Jánské kameny
Peak
White Stone
Peak
Sphinx
Peak
Sauriier
Peak
Scharfenstein
Cliff
Elefantensteine
Peak
Osterturm
Peak
Felsengassenspitze
Peak
Abt
Peak
Großer Felsengassenturm
Peak
Onkel und Tante
Peak
Eisgassenturm
Peak
Küken
Peak
Gratzer Zinnen
Peak
Gratzer Höhle
Peak
bývalá česká chata Hvozd
Ruins
Johannisstein
Peak
Bärwand
Peak
Peterstein
Peak
Schildkröte
Attraction
Einsiedlerstein
Viewpoint
Götzenstein
Viewpoint
Jonsdorfer Märchenwald #8
Attraction
Igluhut
Hut
Findling
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Eierkopf
Peak
Pinocio
Peak
Bergwachtspitze
Peak
Töpfertürme
Peak
Eisturm
Peak
Rübezahlwand
Peak
Lubischhöhe
Peak
Kastenturm
Peak
Oberer Mönch
Peak
Novize
Peak
Schlafender Schwager
Peak
Enzianer Turm
Peak
Kleiner Felsengassenturm
Peak
Nadel
Peak
Blauer Turm
Peak
Monk Wall
Peak
Brandhöhe
Peak
Brandhöhe
Peak
Scharfensteinnadel
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Unterer Mönch
Peak
Guillotine
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Dicker
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Rübezahlsharve (Nadel)
Peak
Roter Turm
Peak
Töpferkrone
Peak
Rübezahlsspitze
Peak
Hussitenriff
Peak
Hammer
Peak
Feuerkugel
Peak
Kastell
Peak
Kleiner Kelch
Peak
Sonntagskind
Peak
Feuerstein
Peak
Bergfreinadel
Peak
Ernst-Schulze-Stein
Peak
Silberrücken
Peak
Böhmischer Turm
Peak
Böhmisches Fenster
Peak
Oybiner Lokomotive
Peak
Ziegelberg
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Habicht
Peak
Wild Tower
Peak
Blauer Stein
Peak
Bergwachtturm
Peak
Auerhahn
Peak
Krumme Tante
Peak
Seeplatte
Peak
Franzispitze
Peak
Wildschütz
Peak
Gratzer Felsen
Peak
Gratzer Steine
Peak
Top sights
Pyramide
Peak
The Pidgeon
Peak
Opferstein
Peak
Broody Hen
Peak
Tempelwand
Peak
Töpferwand
Peak
Mt. Sharpstone
Peak
Rübezahls Sessel
Peak
Mönchskanzel
Viewpoint
Luisenhöhe
Viewpoint
Johannisbrunnen
Spring
Teufelskanzel
Peak
Highwood
Peak
Potter
Peak
Hochwaldbaude
Alpine hut
Hochwald
Peak
Alte Schule
Building
Anthill Rock
Peak
Jonsberg
Peak
Jánské kameny
Peak
White Stone
Peak
Sphinx
Peak
Sauriier
Peak
Scharfenstein
Cliff
Elefantensteine
Peak
Osterturm
Peak
Felsengassenspitze
Peak
Abt
Peak
Großer Felsengassenturm
Peak
Onkel und Tante
Peak
Eisgassenturm
Peak
Küken
Peak
Gratzer Zinnen
Peak
Gratzer Höhle
Peak
bývalá česká chata Hvozd
Ruins
Johannisstein
Peak
Bärwand
Peak
Peterstein
Peak
Schildkröte
Attraction
Einsiedlerstein
Viewpoint
Götzenstein
Viewpoint
Jonsdorfer Märchenwald #8
Attraction
Igluhut
Hut
Findling
Peak
Saurier
Peak
Eierkopf
Peak
Pinocio
Peak
Bergwachtspitze
Peak
Töpfertürme
Peak
Eisturm
Peak
Rübezahlwand
Peak
Lubischhöhe
Peak
Kastenturm
Peak
Oberer Mönch
Peak
Novize
Peak
Schlafender Schwager
Peak
Enzianer Turm
Peak
Kleiner Felsengassenturm
Peak
Nadel
Peak
Blauer Turm
Peak
Monk Wall
Peak
Brandhöhe
Peak
Brandhöhe
Peak
Scharfensteinnadel
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Unterer Mönch
Peak
Guillotine
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Dicker
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Rübezahlsharve (Nadel)
Peak
Roter Turm
Peak
Töpferkrone
Peak
Rübezahlsspitze
Peak
Hussitenriff
Peak
Hammer
Peak
Feuerkugel
Peak
Kastell
Peak
Kleiner Kelch
Peak
Sonntagskind
Peak
Feuerstein
Peak
Bergfreinadel
Peak
Ernst-Schulze-Stein
Peak
Silberrücken
Peak
Böhmischer Turm
Peak
Böhmisches Fenster
Peak
Oybiner Lokomotive
Peak
Ziegelberg
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Habicht
Peak
Wild Tower
Peak
Blauer Stein
Peak
Bergwachtturm
Peak
Auerhahn
Peak
Krumme Tante
Peak
Seeplatte
Peak
Franzispitze
Peak
Wildschütz
Peak
Gratzer Felsen
Peak
Gratzer Steine
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 11.2-mile loop trail near Jonsdorf, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November.
What is the expected weather this week for Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Expected weather for Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 57 degrees/drizzle
- Mon, September 21 - 55 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 59 degrees/foggy
- Wed, September 23 - 57 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 53 degrees/drizzle
Where is Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald located?
Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is a trail located in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
How hard is Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is considered a hard hike that covers 11.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,683 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is considered a hard hike that covers 11.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,683 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald a loop?
Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is a loop trail that covers 11.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,683 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is a loop trail that covers 11.2 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,683 ft. It takes about 6.5–7 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Dogs may be allowed on Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
March to November is the most popular time of year to visit Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald.
How busy is Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
According to trailgoers, Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is usually not too busy. March to November is the most popular time of year to visit Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald.
Are there scenic views at Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Mönchskanzel, Luisenhöhe, Einsiedlerstein, Götzenstein, and Basteiaussicht.
Are there forests at Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Yes, Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald is a forest trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Jonsdorf - Toepfer - Hochwald, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 14, 2026 at 3:27 am GMT+0