- 3:30 h
- 11.01 km
- 329 m
- 327 m
- 372 m
- 577 m
- 205 m
- Start: Bürgerallee parking lot in the spa town of Oybin
- Destination: Bürgerallee parking lot in the spa town of Oybin
The shape of some sandstone rocks resembles pigeon, rhinoceros, lion or even a brooding hen. Such bizarre formations can be admired among others in the Jonsdorf Millstone Quarries, where rock formations are also called Organ, Teapot or “Three Brothers”. Between the spa town of Oybin and Töpfer, part of the path through the Steinzoo is even suitable for excursionists with strollers. Around the Fox Pulpit in the air spa town of Lückendorf, the animal search can be combined with a detour to the Karlsfried castle ruins. Freda and her friends accompany you and your children through the three animal hikes along the Steinzoo. How were the rock formations actually formed and who is Freda? Discover the Steinzoo together in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park.
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Directions
The route starts at the Bürgerallee parking lot (information board with the little knight) and leads north along the Kurpark to the Oybin train station. To do this, you need to cross Friedrich-Engels-Straße (S133) (30 km/h zone). Passing the station and along the foot of Mount Oybin, the route continues following the Blue Mark north along the Goldbach stream and, after crossing the narrow-gauge railway track, continues on the valley path. From the valley path, the route makes a right angle turn and crosses the S133 again, then continues north (still Blue Mark) to the Teufelsmühle. From here, the route follows the Yellow Mark southeast to the Töpfer. The shorter but steeper and therefore more strenuous ascent via the Krieche (really not recommended in snow and ice!) can be avoided by choosing the more moderate ascent via the yellow dot. Upon arriving at the Töpfer, you can enjoy the view (in good visibility) and discover the animals Turtle (a bit hidden behind the hut) and the Brooding Hen (signposted). The route then leads from Töpfer with the Green Dot to the Eisgasse and then through the Kleine Felsengasse to the Scharfenstein. For the brave, the climb to the Scharfenstein Needle (via steep metal stairs) is worthwhile. From Scharfenstein, the route continues following the Yellow Dot into the Große Felsengasse. Before entering this, the Edmundshütte (shelter hut) invites you to take a rest. From the Große Felsengasse, you can often view Mount Oybin and the village and discover the “Taube” (signposted). At the end of Große Felsengasse is the Muschelsaal, and then the route continues downhill northwards following the Yellow Mark along the Fürstensteig to the Rosensteine. A worthwhile detour can be made to the Kelchstein (about 200 meters “back” – signposted from the Rosensteine). From the Rosensteine, the route follows the Bürgerallee (Yellow Mark) back to the starting point, the parking lot.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog
Equipment
Hiking backpack with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing, provisions and drinking water, map material
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Literature
Author
Christina Czach
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
License (master data)
Christina Czach
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
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Safety guidelines
Please watch your step!
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