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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

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1,624

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

02:09

7.27km

210m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

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 5.32 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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455 m

View of Oybin Castle and the Monastery

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Mega view, but you torment yourself up and down.

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879 m

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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1.99 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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2.73 km

Große Felsengasse

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The most beautiful path in the Zittau Mountains: the Große Felsengasse with wonderful rocks, the monk's pulpit and the pigeon, beautiful views of Oybin, the castle and the rock faces.

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4.39 km

Viewpoint

5.27 km

Rock Gate on the Töpfer

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From the lookout rock you have a beautiful view of the German and Czech parts of the Zittau Mountains.

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5.34 km

Töpfer Summit Cross

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Wonderful view of Zittau and the power plant on the Polish side (where our electricity is probably produced)

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5.39 km

Töpferbaude on the Töpfer

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Super beautifully located hut, the food is great and the drinks are cold.

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5.48 km

Brooding Hen

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There is a real stone zoo around Oybin, and the "brooding hen" is already producing offspring.

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7.27 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.22 km

1.00 km

222 m

134 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.55 km

1.50 km

787 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

18°C

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Töpfer Summit Cross loop from Oybin

View of Oybin Castle and the Monastery

Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Große Felsengasse

Rock Gate on the Töpfer

Töpfer Summit Cross

Töpferbaude on the Töpfer

Brooding Hen

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