Hike to the lookout mountain Hochwald in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park

The Hochwald is, at 749 m, the second highest lookout mountain in the Zittau Mountains. It is characterized by a north and south summit. The border with the Czech Republic runs across the lookout plateau. The starting point of the hike is the Haus des Gastes in the center of the spa town of Oybin. The path (yellow line) leads uphill through the village along the old main road up to the “Parkhotel” Oybin. From here, it goes via the old Hainstraße to the Hain district. Following the street, you reach the border crossing at the Kammbaude. Passing the Hochwaldhof, you reach the summit region via the Hochwaldweg (yellow dot) after short, steep climbs. The Hochwaldbaude comes into view. From its viewing plateau, you can enjoy a view of the Bohemian Central Mountains and the Jizera and Giant Mountains in good visibility conditions.

The path (blue line/Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail) leads north to the Hochwald tower with the tower hut. On this path lies the junction for the descent. From the tower, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the entire surroundings. The descent from the Hochwald (blue line) leads in the direction of Lückendorf to the Kammloch. The road at the Kammloch is crossed. The path (yellow dot) leads in the direction of the Felsengasse up to the Fürstensteig. From here, the descent continues on the Fürstensteig to Oybin town center (yellow line), passing the rock formations Rosensteine. A detour to the Kelchstein is worthwhile.

Sturdy footwear recommended

Bergpass leaflet – The most beautiful mountain hiking destinations of southern Upper Lusatia

Recommended: Border route to the Czech Republic over the mountain summit, tower climb on the Hochwald, detour to the Kelchsteine (noteworthy rock formations).

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Zittau Mountains, No. 39, ISBN 978-3-86843-039-4