Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
8miLength
1,509ftElevation gain
4–4.5hrEstimated time
Loop
The route starts at the Teufelsmühle. First it goes to Oybin, from where you turn uphill to the Scharfenstein. From there it goes downhill again. You pass the Heideberg, which is not completely climbed. Instead, you come across a country road on the other side of which the remains of Karlsfried Castle can be found on a hill.
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Top sights
Eisbär Riff
Peak
Rosenspitze
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Chalice Rock Guard
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Grünes Riff
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Mt. Sharpstone
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Teufelskanzel
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Chalice Rock
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Oybin
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Oybin Castle
Castle
Karlsfried
Castle
Elefant
Cliff
MTB Mutstein
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Ameise
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Elefantenkopf
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Rosensteinwächter
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Scharfenstein
Cliff
Sarg
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Elefantensteine
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Camera Obscura
Attraction
Gratzer Zinnen
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Gratzer Höhle
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Findling
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Wetterstein
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Jubiläumsturm
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Eisbär
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Wood Gate Keeper
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Untere Sumpfbuschspitze
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Obere Sumpfbuschspitze
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Hauptrosenstein
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Hoher Rosenstein
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Rosenstumpf
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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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Schlafender Schwager
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Scharfensteinnadel
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Bewachsener Turm
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Morsche Zinne
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Hausgrundwarte
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Plattenstein
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Guillotine
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Satanskopf
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Dicker
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Bierdeckel
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Morsche Zacke
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Glöckner
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Krumme Tante
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Laipaer Turm
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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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Gratzer Steine
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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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Robert's Rock
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Xenon
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Bergkanzel
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Zackenkrone
Peak
Forsthaushöhle
Cave
Boulder
Peak
Muschelsaal
Attraction
Rastplatz am Scharfenstein
Picnic site
Top sights
Eisbär Riff
Peak
Rosenspitze
Peak
Chalice Rock Guard
Peak
Grünes Riff
Peak
Mt. Sharpstone
Peak
Teufelskanzel
Peak
Chalice Rock
Peak
Oybin
Peak
Oybin Castle
Castle
Karlsfried
Castle
Elefant
Cliff
MTB Mutstein
Peak
Ameise
Peak
Elefantenkopf
Peak
Rosensteinwächter
Peak
Scharfenstein
Cliff
Sarg
Peak
Elefantensteine
Peak
Camera Obscura
Attraction
Gratzer Zinnen
Peak
Gratzer Höhle
Peak
Findling
Peak
Wetterstein
Peak
Jubiläumsturm
Peak
Eisbär
Peak
Wood Gate Keeper
Peak
Untere Sumpfbuschspitze
Peak
Obere Sumpfbuschspitze
Peak
Hauptrosenstein
Peak
Hoher Rosenstein
Peak
Rosenstumpf
Peak
Nordwestlicher Zwilling
Peak
South-eastern Twin
Peak
Schluchtwächter
Peak
Madonna
Peak
Ritterei
Peak
Friedhofwächter
Peak
The Bell
Peak
Schlafender Schwager
Peak
Scharfensteinnadel
Peak
Bewachsener Turm
Peak
Morsche Zinne
Peak
Hausgrundwarte
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Guillotine
Peak
Satanskopf
Peak
Dicker
Peak
Bierdeckel
Peak
Morsche Zacke
Peak
Glöckner
Peak
Krumme Tante
Peak
Laipaer Turm
Peak
Teichwächter
Peak
Franzispitze
Peak
Wildschütz
Peak
Gratzer Felsen
Peak
Gratzer Steine
Peak
Finsterling
Peak
Räuberwand
Peak
Proftl
Peak
Oybiner Horn
Peak
Kanzelturm
Peak
Vergessener Turm
Peak
Ameisenjungfer
Peak
Teufelskappe
Peak
Oybintalwächter
Peak
Teufelswächter
Peak
Robert's Rock
Peak
Xenon
Peak
Bergkanzel
Peak
Zackenkrone
Peak
Forsthaushöhle
Cave
Boulder
Peak
Muschelsaal
Attraction
Rastplatz am Scharfenstein
Picnic site
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 8.0-mile loop trail near Oybin, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 52 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 April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
Expected weather for Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried for the next 5 days is:
- Wed, September 23 - 56 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 55 degrees/drizzle
- Fri, September 25 - 62 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 65 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 70 degrees/clear
Where is Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried located?
Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is a trail located in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
How hard is Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is considered a moderate hike that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,509 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is considered a moderate hike that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,509 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried a loop?
Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is a loop trail that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,509 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 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 Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is a loop trail that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,509 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 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 Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
Dogs may be allowed on Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried . Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried .
How busy is Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
According to trailgoers, Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is usually not too busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried .
Is Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is partially paved.
Are there forests at Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried ?
Yes, Von der Teufelsmühle Oybin zum Karlsfried is a forest trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
Last updated on September 21, 2026 at 3:19 am GMT+0