Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald
18.9miLength
4,215ftElevation gain
Loop
A 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
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Top sights
Neue Schluchtwand
Cliff
Nun's Rock
Peak
Highwood
Peak
Hawk Stone
Peak
Lausche
Viewpoint
Verborgenes Horn
Peak
Hochwaldbaude
Alpine hut
Schaubergwerk Schwarzes Loch
Attraction
Lauscheturm
Peak
Chalk Stone
Peak
Hochwald
Peak
Werkstätte und Lager
Ruins
Jánské kameny
Peak
Bear Pocket
Attraction
Ottoberg
Peak
Lausche / Luž
Peak
Sängerhöhe
Peak
Schulteich
Reservoir
Albert's Rock
Peak
Brummerlochscheibe
Peak
Gelber Turm
Peak
Kiefernwand
Peak
Teekanne
Peak
Dackel
Peak
Lichtewalder Spitze
Peak
Kleiner Mehlsack
Peak
Großvater
Peak
Hennigsäule
Peak
Tropfsteinwächter
Peak
Sechstropf
Peak
Raven Stone
Peak
Schwarzwasserquelle
Spring
Zigeunerwand
Peak
Krokodil
Peak
Waltersdorfer Turm
Peak
Barbarine
Peak
Monk's Pocket Guard
Peak
Jonsdorfer Mönch
Peak
Malá Luž
Peak
Heidelbeerberg
Peak
Hickelstein
Cliff
Sonnenberg
Peak
bývalá česká chata Hvozd
Ruins
Johannisstein
Peak
Dachsbau
Peak
Bubispitze
Peak
Mittel Steinbruch
Cliff
Bärwand
Peak
Peterstein
Peak
zaniklý hostinec Gondola
Ruins
Jonsdorfer Märchenwald #6
Attraction
Rosenthaler Hütte
Weather shelter
Parkplatz Kammbaude
Caravan site
Jonsdorfer Märchenwald #8
Attraction
Moje Chalupa
Hut
Kuhstall
Peak
Brummerlochspitze
Peak
Lausbub
Peak
The Triplets
Peak
Maispitzel
Peak
Mamut
Peak
Ellaspitze
Peak
Querx
Peak
Siebentropf
Peak
Plissengeist
Peak
Border Valley Guard
Peak
Badger Stone
Peak
Friedrichssteine
Peak
Fünftropf
Peak
Barbarine
Peak
Kleine Herkuleskeule
Peak
Canyon Wall
Peak
Nonnenturm
Peak
Felsentalspitze
Peak
Buchbergturm
Peak
Amboss
Peak
Schiff
Peak
Schiffswächter
Peak
Helleberg
Peak
Lauschegeist
Peak
Holstein
Peak
Totenstein
Peak
Carol's Rock
Peak
Hohle Wand
Peak
Schluchtspitze
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Kleiner Totenstein
Peak
Old shatterhand
Peak
Oberförster
Peak
Blauer Stein
Peak
Hainberg
Peak
Bergwachtturm
Peak
Jánské kameny
Peak
Kleine Teufelsmauer
Peak
Mittelschiff
Peak
Torwerkscheibe
Peak
Dachsturm
Peak
Eisenwand
Peak
Dachskanzel
Peak
Schiefkopf
Peak
Top sights
Neue Schluchtwand
Cliff
Nun's Rock
Peak
Highwood
Peak
Hawk Stone
Peak
Lausche
Viewpoint
Verborgenes Horn
Peak
Hochwaldbaude
Alpine hut
Schaubergwerk Schwarzes Loch
Attraction
Lauscheturm
Peak
Chalk Stone
Peak
Hochwald
Peak
Werkstätte und Lager
Ruins
Jánské kameny
Peak
Bear Pocket
Attraction
Ottoberg
Peak
Lausche / Luž
Peak
Sängerhöhe
Peak
Schulteich
Reservoir
Albert's Rock
Peak
Brummerlochscheibe
Peak
Gelber Turm
Peak
Kiefernwand
Peak
Teekanne
Peak
Dackel
Peak
Lichtewalder Spitze
Peak
Kleiner Mehlsack
Peak
Großvater
Peak
Hennigsäule
Peak
Tropfsteinwächter
Peak
Sechstropf
Peak
Raven Stone
Peak
Schwarzwasserquelle
Spring
Zigeunerwand
Peak
Krokodil
Peak
Waltersdorfer Turm
Peak
Barbarine
Peak
Monk's Pocket Guard
Peak
Jonsdorfer Mönch
Peak
Malá Luž
Peak
Heidelbeerberg
Peak
Hickelstein
Cliff
Sonnenberg
Peak
bývalá česká chata Hvozd
Ruins
Johannisstein
Peak
Dachsbau
Peak
Bubispitze
Peak
Mittel Steinbruch
Cliff
Bärwand
Peak
Peterstein
Peak
zaniklý hostinec Gondola
Ruins
Jonsdorfer Märchenwald #6
Attraction
Rosenthaler Hütte
Weather shelter
Parkplatz Kammbaude
Caravan site
Jonsdorfer Märchenwald #8
Attraction
Moje Chalupa
Hut
Kuhstall
Peak
Brummerlochspitze
Peak
Lausbub
Peak
The Triplets
Peak
Maispitzel
Peak
Mamut
Peak
Ellaspitze
Peak
Querx
Peak
Siebentropf
Peak
Plissengeist
Peak
Border Valley Guard
Peak
Badger Stone
Peak
Friedrichssteine
Peak
Fünftropf
Peak
Barbarine
Peak
Kleine Herkuleskeule
Peak
Canyon Wall
Peak
Nonnenturm
Peak
Felsentalspitze
Peak
Buchbergturm
Peak
Amboss
Peak
Schiff
Peak
Schiffswächter
Peak
Helleberg
Peak
Lauschegeist
Peak
Holstein
Peak
Totenstein
Peak
Carol's Rock
Peak
Hohle Wand
Peak
Schluchtspitze
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Kleiner Totenstein
Peak
Old shatterhand
Peak
Oberförster
Peak
Blauer Stein
Peak
Hainberg
Peak
Bergwachtturm
Peak
Jánské kameny
Peak
Kleine Teufelsmauer
Peak
Mittelschiff
Peak
Torwerkscheibe
Peak
Dachsturm
Peak
Eisenwand
Peak
Dachskanzel
Peak
Schiefkopf
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 18.9-mile loop trail near Großschönau, Saxony. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, rock climbing, and via ferrata, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Expected weather for Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald for the next 5 days is:
- Tue, September 22 - 58 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 55 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 56 degrees/foggy
- Fri, September 25 - 63 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 68 degrees/clear
Where is Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald located?
Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald is a trail located in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
Are dogs allowed on Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Dogs may be allowed on Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Yes, Lausche is located on Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald.
Is rock climbing allowed at Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Rock climbing is allowed on Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald in Zittau Mountains Nature Park. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald a via ferrata route?
Yes, Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald is a via ferrata route in Zittau Mountains Nature Park that requires special equipment and extra planning.
Are there forests at Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Yes, Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald is a forest trail in Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Waltersdorf, Nonnenfelsen, Hochwald in Zittau Mountains Nature Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 22, 2026 at 3:42 am GMT+0