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

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

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

07:10

23.3km

740m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.59 km

The Zigeunerstuben/Zigeunerwand rock group is located on a small wooded hill above the southwest edge of Jonsdorf, about 300 meters northeast of the Nonnenfelsen. Its name reminds us that gypsies were said to have camped here in earlier times.

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13.1 km

Hochwald-Turmbaude

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

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15.2 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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16.2 km

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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17.6 km

Ruins of Oybin Castle and Monastery

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A beautiful place with huge round boulders and the magnificent castle complex, where there is so much to discover! You should take your time to explore everything. I particularly liked …

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17.6 km

Mountain Cemetery

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This is where the old knights live.

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18.1 km

View of Oybin Castle and the Monastery

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Mega view, but you torment yourself up and down.

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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

8.76 km

2.66 km

1.46 km

1.40 km

240 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

8.48 km

2.74 km

2.23 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

6°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2024,Oberlausitzer Bergweg Waltersdorf-Kelchsteine-Berg Oybin-Hubertus in Oybin

Beautiful forest paths, nuns' rocks, chalice stones, Oybin mountain are all worthwhile. Sure-footedness, good shoes and fitness are an advantage.

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July 20, 2022,oberlausitzer bergweg E05 – von Waltersdorf nach Oybin

The 5th stage is probably the most beautiful. I can highly recommend 👍

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April 29, 2024,🇩🇪 Oberlausitzer Bergweg - Etappe 5 - Waltersdorf - Oybin

From Waltersdorf to Oybin (14 km)

Waltersdorf - Jonsdorf Nonnenfelsen (537 m above sea level) - Jonsdorf forest stage - Oybin-Hain - Hochwald viewing mountain (749 m above sea level) - Oybin/Lückendorf comb hole

Your new hiking day begins at the Alte Wache, which you already know. From there, the Hohlsteinweg leads to the Nonnenfelsen. In the rugged sandstone formations, …

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April 29, 2024,Oberlausitzer Bergweg - Etappe 5 - Von Waltersdorf nach Oybin

This tour is so fascinating - the many rock formations all want to be photographed😀. From the tower on the Hochwald you can see the Oybin mountain. At the end you visit the castle 🏰
Great!!!

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October 5, 2023,Etappe 5 Oberlausitzer Bergweg

Day 5 of our Upper Lusatian mountain route. Today, after some time walking through the forest, we were very happy about the Nonnenberg rock, which was the first spectacular rock formation on our way. Unfortunately the associated building had closed at short notice.
When we arrived in Johnsdorf at a very nice restaurant with a lake, we decided to take …

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April 15, 2023,Oberlausitzer Bergweg E05: Von Waltersdorf nach Oybin

The rain has stopped, let's go to the Lausche, the highest elevation in the Zittau Mountains. The ascent to the Lausche is really exhausting. 1.5 km in what feels like two hours. Once at the top, it's wonderful: windy and cold, the remaining wafts of mist waft past and the surroundings have a rough, brittle charm. I like that. I'll …

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April 11, 2025,Oberlausitzer Bergweg 6 -Waltersdorf nach Oybin IX

Hello hiking friends.

Today the trail once again delivered everything it has to offer, which was evident from the numerous hikers I encountered. Rocks, steps, steep ascents and descents, roots, scree, and plenty of scenic scenery. I started off relaxed, as I actually had a short stage ahead of me. After a short walk, I was already following the great …

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August 8, 2025,Oberlausitzer Bergweg - Tag 6 - von Waltersdorf nach Hain

From Waltersdorf, we followed wide forest paths toward Johnsdorf. The first sandstone cliffs heralded today's highlight: the rock formations around Johnsdorf. A very impressive group of rocks are the Nonnenfelsen, which offer good views. From the Carolafelsen, a little further on, you can see how prominent the Nonnenfelsen are. After a descent, we continued toward Oybin and the Hochwald forest. …

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