Zittau Market Square – Zittau Town Hall loop from Hörnitz

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Upper Lusatia

Görlitz

Olbersdorf

Zittau Market Square – Zittau Town Hall loop from Hörnitz

Moderate

5.0

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Zittau Market Square – Zittau Town Hall loop from Hörnitz

02:10

8.44km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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601 m

Bucket Wheel Sculpture at Olbersdorfer Lake

Highlight • Monument

Am Olbersdorfer See

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3.65 km

Roland Fountain (Mars Fountain)

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The Roland fountain was built in 1558 in the style of the Renaissance, as a sign of the commercial city.

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3.74 km

St. Johannis Church, Zittau

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Like so many buildings in Zittau, the St. John's Church is a new building from the period after the Seven Years War. The construction started in 1766, but due to …

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3.82 km

Zittau Market Square

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The center of Zittau is the market square in front of the town hall.

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3.86 km

Zittau Town Hall

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After Zittau had been almost completely destroyed in the Seven Years War by the Austrian army, the citizens began in the late 18th century with the reconstruction. Construction of the …

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4.08 km

Zittau's historic old town

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A beautiful city with poor bike lanes. Fortunately, most sidewalks are now only signposted as such, with the additional information "open to cyclists." A good solution for children.

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4.39 km

Zittau Salt House

Highlight • Historical Site

Old merchant's house with a new use, e.g. the "Alter Sack" restaurant is also housed here, where dishes from Upper Lusatia are offered.

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7.61 km

Olbersdorfer See Boat Landing

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With a great view of the mountains

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8.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

2.46 km

1.16 km

792 m

468 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.25 km

1.76 km

199 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

6°C

1°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

July 27, 2024,Zittau und Olbersdorfer See 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🐕🌤️

The journey was completely rainy, but Zittau welcomed us with sunshine. After a short break, our hosts showed us their city. First we went along the Green Ring, which encircles the entire city center and has a lot of sights to offer on the sides. Then it was the turn of the city center. After a little refreshment for humans …

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