Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

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8.79km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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CHKO Lužické hory

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.26 km

View from Hochwaldturm

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The stone observation tower stands on the site of the original wooden tower. It is 33 meters high and has 136 steps. It was built in 1890. From here, you have a magnificent 360-degree view.

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4.30 km

Hochwald Tower and panoramic views

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Don't miss the observation tower. Great view. At the kiosk you can also strengthen yourself and take a break.

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4.30 km

Hochwald-Turmbaude

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The prospects are overwhelming. Please bring small change for a donation.

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4.65 km

Hochwaldbaude

Alpine Hut

5.67 km

Border Trail Along the German-Czech Border (CHKO Lužické hory)

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A part of the trail leads along the German-Czech border.

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7.41 km

Kelchstein Rest Area

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Very nice place for a break.

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7.46 km

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

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Great sandstone formation in the Zittau Mountains. It is one of the most difficult climbing rocks in the mountains. If you are lucky enough to see mountaineers trying to conquer …

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7.72 km

Forest Gate Sentinel

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The forest gate keeper is a 30 meter high sandstone tower. If you want to climb it, you have to overcome 80 percent vertical wall.

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8.43 km

Oybin is always worth a visit. The village, enclosed by mountains, has its own special charm. The narrow-gauge railway, Mount Oybin with its castle ruins, the small mountain spa, and the many small restaurants are highly recommended.

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8.79 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

3.10 km

981 m

240 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

1.22 km

875 m

616 m

355 m

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

April 20, 2022,Von Kurort Oybin nach Kurort Oybin über Hochwald Baude

Small round to Hochwaldbaude at Olbyin. The start from the narrow-gauge railway station was quite pleasant with a gentle incline up to the two "rock guards". Then we continued on the sports hiking trail between the border stones Germany/Czech Republic. As the name suggests, this path is a bit demanding, as it sometimes goes steeply uphill over very stony paths. …

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August 29, 2021,Oybin -Kelchstein – Hochwald

Today I made a tour to the Kelchstein and Hochwaldturm. Even if the view could have been better, it was a wonderful tour.
Once again I was thrilled by what nature creates - the rock formations cast a spell over me.

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July 26, 2024,2024 Wanderung Oybin - Hochwald - Oybin

If you're going to Zittau, you should also hike to the highest point in the Zittau Mountains. Right on the Czech-German border. Beautiful views of the Jeschken (insiders know), the Jizera Mountains and, in the haze, the Giant Mountains.

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October 6, 2025,Im Zittauer Gebirge Oybin, Hochwald, Kelchstein und Burganlage. 🪨

Zittau Mountains, day one. What a fantastic hike. Very steep and challenging right from the start. Today the weather was really bad. Rain, storms...cold, but still, or perhaps because of that, beautiful. The lodge on the Hochberg...simply amazing. The highlight was the castle and monastery on Oybin's local mountain. I've never seen such a beautiful complex. And I've seen many. …

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July 21, 2025,Von Blick auf die Burg Oybin nach Hochwaldbaude und Aussichtsturm

Hey Komootlers, another attraction in the Zittau Mountains is the Hochwald (High Forest). The Hochwaldbaude (High Forest Lodge) and the Turmbaude (Turm Lodge) are popular destinations. You can either take the tourist train or hike. The path was rocky and at times strenuous. Once we reached the top, we were rewarded by the impressive panorama. After a fortifying stop, we …

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September 26, 2022,Kurort Oybin Burg, Kelchsteine und Aussichtsturm Hochwald

I'm totally satisfied, the weather held up .... saw a lot .... from the monastery castle to the chalice stones over to the lookout tower. Unfortunately, some hiking trails are currently closed due to African swine flu. But since mushrooms are currently shooting .... we found one or the other known one along the way 👍👌😘

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