Nonnensteig via ferrata – Nonnensteig Entry Point loop from Jonsdorf

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Nonnensteig via ferrata – Nonnensteig Entry Point loop from Jonsdorf

Hard

4.3

(3)

hikers

Nonnensteig via ferrata – Nonnensteig Entry Point loop from Jonsdorf

01:50

5.57km

170m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.61 km for 181 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.56 km

Schwarzes Loch Show Mine

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Guided tours are offered here on certain days, but be sure to include them in a Jonsdorf tour.
The rock alleys are impressive.

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1.59 km

Rock gorge

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Between two massive rock walls, the path leads directly into the light.

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1.88 km

Orgelpfeifen Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very impressive rock formation

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3.18 km

German-Czech Border Trail

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Cycling and hiking trail along the border between Germany and the Czech Republic

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3.98 km

Nonnensteig via ferrata

Highlight • Climb

This is where the fun begins.

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4.08 km

Nuns' Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Information boards

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4.78 km

Nonnensteig Entry Point

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Here is the start

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4.78 km

Suspension Bridge in Zittau Nature Park

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That sucks.

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5.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

2.05 km

1.11 km

184 m

114 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

1.48 km

1.30 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

18°C

7°C

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Comments

May 19, 2023,Rund um die Jonsdorfer Felsenstadt 👨‍👦🧗‍♂️💪

On Friday we drove spontaneously to the Zittau Mountains. First we went to Jonsdorf to explore the Nonnensteig. After successfully defeating it, we went on lonely paths to the black hole and back to the car. Nice start to the weekend.

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