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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

Natural Monuments

Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock)

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Location: Oybin, Görlitz, Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

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Tips

June 7, 2021

Hiking

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 the rock, you should take the time to watch them. It is very interesting what kind of athletic performance is necessary.

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August 4, 2022

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It gets its red color from the iron oxide content.
Apart from that, the rock is very impressive.

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June 22, 2023

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The Kelchstein is one of the most famous climbing peaks in the Zittau Mountains. It got its idiosyncratic mushroom shape from the effect of wind abrasion and erosion on the sandstone layers of different hardness. It was climbed for the first time before 1785: at that time, lumberjacks placed a plaque on its summit that no longer exists.

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

7.27km

02:09

210m

210m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Kelchstein (Chalice Rock) – Oybin Rock and Castle Ruins loop from Oybin

8.79km

02:50

340m

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#3.

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

11.8km

03:29

350m

350m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Oybin, Görlitz, Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany

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