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Hochwald-Turmbaude – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

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Hochwald-Turmbaude – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

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Hochwald-Turmbaude – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

03:00

9.08km

400m

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: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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CHKO Lužické hory

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.14 km

View of Oybin

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Between various rocks there are several good views down to Oybin.

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2.26 km

Taube Rock Formation

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A part of the Oybiner Steinzoo, plus the viewing platform on the Kletterstig

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3.74 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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4.71 km

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

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Summit cross with German and technical inscription.

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5.05 km

Hochwald-Turmbaude

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

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5.05 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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7.99 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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8.70 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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9.08 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

2.18 km

738 m

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

3.53 km

982 m

444 m

220 m

152 m

141 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Hochwald-Turmbaude – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

View of Oybin

Taube Rock Formation

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

Hochwald Summit and Lookout Tower

Hochwald-Turmbaude

Hochwald Tower and panoramic views

Forest Gate Sentinel

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

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