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View of the Tolštejn Castle ruins – Exaltation of the Holy Cross loop from Jiřetín pod Jedlovou

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View of the Tolštejn Castle ruins – Exaltation of the Holy Cross loop from Jiřetín pod Jedlovou

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View of the Tolštejn Castle ruins – Exaltation of the Holy Cross loop from Jiřetín pod Jedlovou

03:02

9.86km

340m

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: July 8, 2026

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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 5.04 km for 82 m

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2.93 km

View of the Tolštejn Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Tolstejn (Tollenstein) is the best preserved castle ruin in the Lusatian Mountains.
The name of the castle is derived from the original name of the 670 m high rock (Dohlenstein).

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3.55 km

Viewpoint

4.75 km

Höhenweg Shelter, CHKO Lužické Hory

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refreshment awaits you in the inn

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5.06 km

Jedlová (Tannenberg) with Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The picturesque cylindrical observation tower with a spire and a pointed tower was built in 1881. The view from the tower runs over the Lusatian Mountains and the peaks of the Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland, Jeschken (Ještěd), the Jizera Mountains, the peaks of the Bohemian Uplands and the Ore Mountains.

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7.50 km

Kreuzberg (Cross Mountain)

Highlight • Religious Site

Since the 18th century, the mountain has been an important place of pilgrimage. In 1790, the north-eastern part of the mountain slopes was reforested, but through the path of the Stations of the Cross, there is a beautiful view to the north over Jiřetín and Dolní Podluží.

There is another view from the northern slope of the mountain from the so-called wild view and from the grassy summit of the ridge (592 m).

(Source: luzicke-hory.cz/mista/index.php?pg=zmkrihd)

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7.56 km

Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre on Křížová Hora (Cross Hill)

Highlight • Religious Site

Small rococo chapel with the Holy Sepulcher from 1759, the front wall of which still bore in the 19th century a picture of Saint Helena discovering the Holy Cross. The chapel was built on the model of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

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7.60 km

Spring and Chapel of the Immaculate Virgin Mary at Kreuzberg

Highlight • Religious Site

In 1764 a well was excavated on the west side of the chapel. Legend has it that the healing water used by believers in eye diseases and other diseases. Next to the fountain is a semicircular glory with a statue of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

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7.61 km

Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

At the summit stands the Holy Cross Chapel, dating back to 1759. The tower was only added to the chapel in 1886.

The interior, a Rococo statue of St. Lawrence and a painting of the stigmatization of St. Francis, dates from around 1800. The image of the Helpful Virgin Mary and an old wooden crucifix come from the original wooden chapel.

(Source: luzicke-hory.cz/mista/index.php?pg=zmkrihd)

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7.64 km

Stations of the Cross on Křížová Hora (Jiřetín pod Jedlovou)

Highlight • Religious Site

The way of the cross begins at the foot of the mountain with a monumental staircase. Up the mountainside rise 11 brick niche chapels in Rococo style from 1759 with stone reliefs of Stations of the Cross.

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9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

3.93 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.83 km

2.35 km

1.27 km

506 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Comments

April 24, 2022,Burg Trollstein - Jedlova (Tannenberg) - Kreuzweg

The ruins of TRollenstein Castle rise up impressively with a good view... which, however, could only be guessed at because the first showers started to fall. And so just a short breather and targeting the Jedlova. The weather only got slightly better, but when the weather is nice, everyone can 😉. The vastness and the view of other peaks definitely …

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November 2, 2024,Jiretin - Burgruine Tolstein - Jedlova

Beautiful autumn hike with rustic mountain huts, Czech beer, garlic soup and fantastic views of the Schluckenauer Zipfel.

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January 25, 2025,Tannenberg und Tollenstein und leckeres Bier

A recommended short hike! You don't necessarily have to walk the trail in snow, mud and ice, but that couldn't be changed today. We were amazed at how quickly the weather can change: when we climbed up Jedlova, the view was still beautiful, but a short time later the wind raged and the mountain was covered in fog. The wind …

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April 1, 2024,🇨🇿🅿️🚏Lesné ⛰️🏰Tolštejn/Tollenstein ⛰️🗼Jedlová/Tannenberg ⛰️⛪️ Křížová hora/Kreuzberg mit Kreuzweg zum Gipfel 🏘️ Jiřetín pod Jedlovou/Sankt Georgenthal

At the end of the Easter weekend, we did another tour of our Czech neighbors. Due to time constraints, I simply photographed the boards with the most important information to describe the highlights. The next tours will be described in more detail. 😉

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June 8, 2025,Jedlová und Burg Tolštejn - Wanderung von Jiřetín pod Jedlovou

The hike first leads to the Kreuzberg and from there past the Pfeiferbaude (Fifer's Hut) to the Jedlová (Tannenberg), the third-highest peak in the Lusatian Mountains. From there, it continues to the Tolštejn (Tollenstein) castle ruins and back via the village of Lesné.

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October 18, 2025,Jiretin pod Jedlovu - Kreuzberg - Tannberg - Hrad Tolstejn

Today we went on a very beautiful hike in the Czech Republic starting from Jiretin pod Jedlovu.
We hiked about 9 km up the Kreuzberg, over to the Tannberg, and back to the starting point via the Tolstejn Castle ruins.
In cool but perfect autumn weather, we were able to enjoy stunning photos and a wonderful autumn atmosphere with good …

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November 1, 2024,Tschechien - Lausitzer Gebirge - Sankt Georgenthal - Kreuzberg - Tannenberg - Burg Tollenstein - Rundweg

An interesting hike between valley and mountains, sun and clouds, over the Way of the Cross up the Kreuzberg, the path through the clouds to the Tannenberg was impressive.

The Tollenstein Castle, initially also in clouds, we get a view of the surrounding area and briefly of the top of the Tannenberg.
The visibility changes every second.

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October 3, 2025,🥾Tour 15 Wanderführer Oberlausitz: Auf den Tollenstein und Tannenberg in Tschechien ⛰️🏰⛰️

A day off and calm, mild autumn weather: Let's get outside! A short hike in our beautiful neighboring region 🇨🇿 was the plan; the Upper Lusatia hiking guide offers plenty of options.

The hike started at the market square in the small town of Jiretin pod Jedlovou and immediately headed uphill 🔝and out into nature. Excellent signage from the very …

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View of the Tolštejn Castle ruins – Exaltation of the Holy Cross loop from Jiřetín pod Jedlovou

View of the Tolštejn Castle ruins

Höhenweg Shelter, CHKO Lužické Hory

Jedlová (Tannenberg) with Observation Tower

Kreuzberg (Cross Mountain)

Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre on Křížová Hora (Cross Hill)

Spring and Chapel of the Immaculate Virgin Mary at Kreuzberg

Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Stations of the Cross on Křížová Hora (Jiřetín pod Jedlovou)

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