Ascent to Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Viewpoint loop from Oybin

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Ascent to Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Viewpoint loop from Oybin

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Ascent to Scharfenstein – Scharfenstein Viewpoint loop from Oybin

01:31

12.9km

270m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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821 m

View of Oybin Castle and Monastery from Ludwigshöhe

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The Ludwigshöhe vantage point is 527 meters above sea level and offers a great view of Oybin and the surrounding area. It was created in 1881 by the Oybin mountain …

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3.06 km

Elefantensteine

Peak

4.39 km

Scharfenstein Viewpoint

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The climb is rewarded with a great view of the mountain range and the Oybin rock castle.

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4.44 km

Scharfenstein (Zittau Mountains).

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7.50 km

Teufelsmühle Guesthouse and Restaurant

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really nice, great :o)

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7.56 km

Devil's Mill, Oybin

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The old Teufelsmühle now houses a hotel and a restaurant.

More information at teufelsmuehleoybin.de

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8.11 km

Brotstein and Luther Oak

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A very interesting thesis that Luther put forward there.

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

2.54 km

569 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

3.91 km

2.51 km

541 m

298 m

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

4°C

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Comments

April 27, 2024,Zittauer Gebirgslauf - 17 km-Runde

Great event through unique nature - I love the Zittau Mountains in every "gait" 😘

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April 27, 2024,50. Zittauer Gebirgslauf 17km

My first run that wasn't on flat asphalt but up and down and over hill and dale. What can I say, it's more strenuous, but it's also more rewarding. More views, more fresh forest running, more of a "I did it" feeling. The weather was perfect with just under 20°C and lots of sun. When we passed the "1km to …

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