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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

06:56

23.5km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17.0 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.04 km

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

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"The town is the terminus of the steam-powered Zittau narrow-gauge railway and is located at the foot of the Oybin mountain in a valley basin of the Zittau Mountains formed …

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9.02 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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11.7 km

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

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Summit cross with German and technical inscription.

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11.7 km

Hochwaldbaude

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On the extensive, saddle-shaped summit of the Hochwald you can find two mining villages. Here on the southern summit is directly on the Czech border the Hochwaldbaude. From the terrace …

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12.0 km

Hochwald-Turmbaude

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

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16.9 km

Brooding Hen

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There is a real stone zoo around Oybin, and the "brooding hen" is already producing offspring.

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17.0 km

Töpferbaude on the Töpfer

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Super beautifully located hut, the food is great and the drinks are cold.

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17.0 km

Töpfer Summit Cross

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Wonderful view of Zittau and the power plant on the Polish side (where our electricity is probably produced)

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

5.39 km

2.58 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.84 km

4.48 km

3.59 km

2.34 km

2.12 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

12°C

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Zittau Vorstadt

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

Hochwaldbaude

Hochwald-Turmbaude

Brooding Hen

Töpferbaude on the Töpfer

Töpfer Summit Cross

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