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Lake Kristýna – North shore Kristýna Lake loop from Zittau Süd

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Lake Kristýna – North shore Kristýna Lake loop from Zittau Süd

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Lake Kristýna – North shore Kristýna Lake loop from Zittau Süd

02:59

11.7km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

Three-Country Point Germany–Czech Republic–Poland

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At the border triangle, you can leave Poland and enter the Czech Republic via a wooden bridge. Rest areas have been set up on both the Polish and Czech sides. …

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3.25 km

Hartau Tripoint

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This highlight "Dreiländereck" is in the wrong position, here is rather the beginning of Hartau!

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4.02 km

Hartau Information Board

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Very informative on the Upper Lusatian Mountain Trail

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4.05 km

Hartau border crossing

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Local border traffic (pedestrians and cyclists) between the two countries

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4.65 km

View from the Neisse Bridge

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A view of the Neisse, former border river between the Saxon Upper Lusatia and the Prussian Upper Lusatia after 1850.

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5.11 km

Lake Kristýna

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During the severe flooding in August 2010, the lake flooded beyond its capacity, and to make matters worse, the dam over the Neisse River burst. The small lake suffered severe damage.

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6.09 km

North shore Kristýna Lake

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Very beautiful lake with a clean and well maintained beach section and a fitness trail around the lake.

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9.25 km

Neisse River

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The Neisse is the border river between D + PL and between D + CZ.

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.56 km

2.22 km

1.46 km

538 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

3.32 km

695 m

621 m

245 m

233 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 16 August

23°C

13°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 22, 2023,Runde von Bahnhof Zittau um den Kristýna See und zur Ausstellung des MEC Zittau

After reaching the MEC Zittau exhibition, the smartphone ran out of steam! MEC stands for model railway club.

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September 8, 2022,Dreiländereck bei Zittau

Small tour and still hiked through three countries 😉

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December 30, 2025,Hartau - Dreiländerpunkt - Friedensstraße Zittau

On a whim, we decided on this hike. Despite the slightly frosty temperatures and occasional gusty, icy winds, we laced up our hiking boots. We should have packed grit ❄️☃️😊, as the asphalt was quite slippery and icy in places.

Nevertheless, we enjoyed it and breathed in the crisp, clear air. 😎
Wishing you all a happy new year! 🎆🎉🤗

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September 19, 2021,2 Stunden drei Länder

Today around the three countries point. A leisurely afternoon stroll. At the moment, the Neisse dam on the Polish side has also been cut free. A detour to the Kristinasee is also recommended.

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August 29, 2023,Kleine 3-Länder-Tour zu Fuß zum Kristinasee

The rainy weather spoiled the ride to work on my bike this morning...but in the afternoon it was better with the humidity from above...I had to walk a little more...this time to Lake Kristina...Including discovered a small lake that reminds me a bit of primeval times. A little refreshment in the Zatáčka restaurant was also included...but Komoot got into a …

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Lake Kristýna – North shore Kristýna Lake loop from Zittau Süd

Three-Country Point Germany–Czech Republic–Poland

Hartau Tripoint

Hartau Information Board

Hartau border crossing

View from the Neisse Bridge

Lake Kristýna

North shore Kristýna Lake

Neisse River

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