Großschönau is a community located in the district of Görlitz, Germany, bordering the Czech Republic. Situated within the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, the region features a diverse landscape of picturesque forests, rolling hills, and river valleys formed by the Mandau and Lausur. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Großschönau will find more than 50 routes across several sports like mountain…
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137
riders
63.6km
04:59
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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72
riders
39.4km
02:49
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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41
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28.2km
02:15
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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32
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34.5km
02:40
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
riders
37.9km
02:27
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.3km
01:35
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.1km
01:09
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.9km
02:12
460m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
hikers
11.0km
03:10
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
9.61km
02:38
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
9.50km
02:36
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
6.09km
01:42
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
54.6km
02:43
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.9km
03:31
1,050m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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riders
53.9km
02:30
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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13
runners
10.00km
01:03
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
14.8km
01:35
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.0km
01:22
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.73km
01:01
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14.7km
01:08
250m
250m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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17.5km
01:25
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.3km
03:21
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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49.7km
03:25
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Großschönau offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region is situated within the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, providing diverse terrain for these sports. There are 82 routes available across these sports.
Großschönau features mountain biking routes through the Zittau Mountains, offering varied terrain. There are 13 mountain biking routes available, with an additional 2 easy mountain biking routes suitable for gravel biking. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Großschönau guide.
The region offers options for various skill levels, including easy mountain biking routes that can be suitable for families. These trails often traverse less challenging terrain within the Zittau Mountains Nature Park. Specific family-friendly routes can be found by filtering for easier difficulty levels.
Touring and road cyclists can utilize around 300 km (186 miles) of bike paths on low-traffic roads, new cycle paths, and well-maintained field and forest trails. Notable routes include the Mandau cycle route, which spans 47 km (29 miles), and the "Pascher route - Karasek's smuggler route." Guides like Cycling around Großschönau provide further details.
Hiking enthusiasts will find numerous opportunities to explore the landscape, including trails like "Über schmale Pfade auf die Lausche," which leads to the summit of Lausche. The "Oberlausitzer Bergweg" offers panoramic views across the southeastern tip of Saxony. The Hiking around Großschönau guide lists many options.
Yes, Großschönau offers family-friendly hiking options, including barrier-free routes through Großschönau and Waltersdorf. The Family-friendly hikes around Großschönau guide provides specific routes suitable for all ages. The Naturparkhaus Zittauer Gebirge also has special offers for children.
Großschönau is located within the Zittau Mountains Nature Park. Key features include the Lausche, the highest peak at 793 meters (2,602 feet), offering 360-degree panoramic views. The region is also known for its unique Umgebindehäuser, a distinctive architectural style with approximately 660 maintained buildings.
Yes, Großschönau's proximity to the Czech border allows for attractive cross-border excursions into the idyllic Lusatian Mountains (Lužicke Hory). The Mandau cycle route, for example, spans through two countries. This location provides opportunities for international outdoor adventures.
Großschönau is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 30,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars across 5,880 ratings. There are 82 total routes available for various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Großschönau, including MTB Trails around Großschönau, Cycling around Großschönau, and Hiking around Großschönau. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, and running trails.
The Naturparkhaus Zittauer Gebirge in Waltersdorf offers an adventure exhibition and a nature park garden, providing insights into the region's biodiversity. The Tourist Information is located here and can provide additional information and guided hikes. It serves as a central point for park-related inquiries.
The official website for Großschönau is grossschoenau.de. This website provides general information about the community and its offerings. For tourist-specific inquiries, the Tourist Information for Großschönau/Erholungsort Waltersdorf is available.

