View from Kohoutí Skála – Weißbachtal loop from Hartau

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View from Kohoutí Skála – Weißbachtal loop from Hartau

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View from Kohoutí Skála – Weißbachtal loop from Hartau

02:35

8.46km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

CHKO Lužické hory

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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701 m

Weißbach Stream at Zigeunerwinkel

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Hiking border crossing to the Czech Republic, in summer the Weißbach is a water playground for children.

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2.77 km

Summit and ruins of the Lusatian Mountains

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Clearly; the view towards Hochwald and Fuchskanzel. If you like old quarries here is also served well.

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3.01 km

View from Girschdorfer Spitzberg

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3.03 km

View from Kohoutí Skála

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A great view from up here.

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3.57 km

Pfaffenstein and Sedlecký Špičák Ascent

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A relatively short hike from Grottau, which is rewarded with great views.

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4.09 km

Scrambling below the Pfaffenstein

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The small stone labyrinth below the Pfaffenstein is an adventure playground.

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5.47 km

Česká Brána (Böhmisches Tor) rock formation

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Through the gate it is nicer than on the gravel road, unfortunately only a short way.

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5.64 km

Weißbachtal

Highlight • Gorge

The Weißbachtal is the main access to many interesting walks. Especially in the Czech part of the Zittau Mountains.

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8.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

2.00 km

359 m

222 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

2.06 km

553 m

359 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

8°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

November 2, 2024,Durch das Böhmische Tor zum Pfaffenstein, Spitzberg und Hahnberg 🇨🇿

And after yesterday's bike ride, a short hike in the Lužické hory, since I'm already in the area...

It was quite foggy again, but that didn't bother me at first, especially since it cleared up a bit on the Pfaffenstein/ Popova skála.

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