Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

02:09

7.27km

210m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 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 5.32 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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455 m

View of Oybin Castle and the Monastery

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Mega view, but you torment yourself up and down.

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879 m

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

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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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1.99 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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2.73 km

Große Felsengasse

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The most beautiful path in the Zittau Mountains: the Große Felsengasse with wonderful rocks, the monk's pulpit and the pigeon, beautiful views of Oybin, the castle and the rock faces.

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4.39 km

Viewpoint

5.27 km

Rock Gate on the Töpfer

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From the lookout rock you have a beautiful view of the German and Czech parts of the Zittau Mountains.

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5.35 km

Töpfer Summit Cross

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The summit cross on the 582-meter-high Töpfer mountain in Oybin (Görlitz district) in the Zittau Mountains. In the background, in the middle of the picture, the town of Zittau.

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5.39 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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5.48 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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7.27 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.22 km

1.00 km

222 m

134 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.55 km

1.50 km

788 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

6°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 18, 2023,Töpfer - Felsentor – Steinzoo: Brütende Henne Runde von Kurort Oybin

We start our tour at the pottery hut and walk to Oybin. A hiking trail leads past the train station up to the castle complex, which is located on the mountain.

The Oybin is a 514 m high mountain in the Zittau Mountains above the town of the same name. It contains the ruins of Oybin Castle, which Emperor Charles …

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June 12, 2023,Große und kleine Felsengasse,Töpferbaude

S+S went hiking in the Zittau Mountains in September 2022. That fascinated me so much and I knew I wanted to go there.

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June 7, 2025,2025-06-07 Oybin, Kelchsteine, Felsengasse, Scharfenstein, Töpferbaude 🌧️ 🥾

Today, in the finest 🌧️ weather, we hiked through the Zittau Mountains. It was packed with highlights, views, and little climbs—what more could you want? 🍺 was available at the Töpferbaude and ☕️ in Oybin. Awesome tour 👍

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September 27, 2021,Scharfenstein – Steinzoo: Brütende Henne Runde von Kurort Oybin

Today's hike went to the Zittau Mountains near the beautiful health resort of Oybin. The route leads through the "stone zoo" above Oybin, first uphill into the forest, interesting stone formations follow along the way; Lookout points with beautiful views of Oybin, the Bohemian forest landscape or over to Poland in the Silesian mountains of the Giant Mountains. The highlight …

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March 30, 2024,Oybin - Scharfenstein - Töpfer

This time we went to my hometown, the Zittau Mountains. To start in Oybin we first went to the Hausgrunteich. This is “behind” Oybin Castle. There we treated ourselves to lunch in the sun 🌞 Then we went to Scharfenstein. Here you can enjoy a wonderful all-round view. Afterwards we went to the pottery. A destination that is definitely worth …

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July 20, 2025,Felsformationen in den Zittauer Bergen

Hey Komootlers, this hike was a real highlight. Now I'm sitting in the shade of my RV, processing my impressions with the help of ChatGPT. chatgpt.com/share/687cffc9-0df0-800c-9425-0fa41103709f

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April 10, 2023,Oybin 10.04.2023

Unfortunately, the Easter vacation is already over, on the way home we stopped in Oybin and walked a nice lap, opposite the castle 👍👌😁

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May 9, 2023,Oybin, anspruchsvolle WanderRunde 09.05.2023

Day 2: Oybin and surroundings. Degree of difficulty: 12 out of 10. Uphill, downhill, steps up and down, BUT: with great weather and SUPER views, I'll definitely sleep well tonight 😴

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