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

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

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

01:37

5.40km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

51 m

Kurort Oybin station

Highlight • Rest Area

The terminus of the Zittau narrow-gauge railway - Kurort Oybin / Kurort Jonsdorf

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585 m

Hausgrundteich

Lake

3

1.08 km

Oybin Mountain Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Evangelical Lutheran “Mountain Church” Oybin is one of the visitor magnets in the Zittau Mountains. However, it is not a museum, but a worship building for the local church …

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4

1.14 km

View of Oybin Castle and the Monastery

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mega view, but you torment yourself up and down.

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5

1.56 km

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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6

2.27 km

Forest Gate Sentinel

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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7

2.53 km

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8

2.58 km

Kelchstein Rest Area

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Very nice place for a break.

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9

3.93 km

View of Oybin

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always worth a trip

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5.40 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

1.21 km

1.07 km

286 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

799 m

696 m

555 m

187 m

105 m

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Friday 9 October

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6°C

84 %

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