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Zittau Mountains & Steam Train

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Zittau Bahnhof, Zittau, Germany
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Duration

23 May (7 am to 8:30 pm)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

25 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Hike through the Zittau sandstone mountain range, wandering between Germany, Czechia, and Poland in a day trip.

Discover picturesque sandstone rock formations and small mountain villages, with lovely Upper Lusatian houses (Umgebindehaus) and half-timbered houses. The Zittau Mountains have a history of the wonderful world of legends and fairy tales. Hike up and along the sandstone cliffs with a and get stunning views across the national park. Visit three different countries (Germany, Czechia & Poland) in one day, and see the beautiful spa town of Oybin with its castles and monasteries, before heading back to the baroque town of Zittau on one of the country’s oldest, narrow-gauge steam-powered railways. If you’ve been to Saxon Switzerland and wanted more, then this is the day trip for you.

Trip Details:

Meeting Location and Time:

      Note: Exact platform to be advised the day before event in the WhatsApp group for this event.

 Finishing Location and Time:

Hiking  Difficulty: Hard.

Kid Friendly: Yes.

Other Things to Note and Items to Pack:

Weather is temperament and can vary quickly. More information on this will be provided by the guide closer to the trip.

  • Hiking boots
  • Day pack
  • Rain jacket, rainproof gear
  • Warm clothes
  • Sun protection

What is Next ?

  • WhatsApp Group: You will be added to the WhatsApp group dedicated for this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options and stay in touch.
  • Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
  • Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared Google photos album where you can upload and view all shared photos and videos from the trip.

Other Things to Consider:

  • Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
  • UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
  • UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.

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Highlights

  • Zittau Mountains: The famed, smallest low mountain range in Germany, resemble that of Saxony Switzerland with their massive basalt peaks and sandstone cliffs.
  • Zittau Mountains Nature Park: Lush beech forests, filled with beautiful and historical villages.
  • Oybin Abbey and Castle Ruins: 16th Century, Romantic-era ruins that look out across the town of Oybin.
  • Zittau: The historic town is located in Upper Lusatia at the foot of the Zittau mountains where Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic meet, and its history goes back 750 years.
  • Three Country Border: See where the nations of Germany, Czechia, and Poland intersect.
  • Zittau narrow-gauge railway: Historic, narrow-gauge railway that connects the spa towns and castles to the sandstone mountains.

Included/Excluded

  • Community Leader & Guide for the entire duration (Speaks English & German)
  • Steam train ticket.
  • Public transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (depending on ticket selection).
  • Access to a WhatsApp group & Google photos album dedicated for this trip.

Itinerary

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Free cancellation with 100% refund of trip (excluding any flights) up to 14 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 5 days before the trip to get a 50% refund of the trip (excluding any flights).

If the event is cancelled by Urbanature Travel (UNT), you will get a full refund (excluding any airfares), unless you have purchased a flight inclusive package directly with Urbanature Travel (UNT) in which case you will get a refund including the flights.

Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.

Yes, you can contact Urbanature Travel (UNT) on +49 152 2150 6123 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS) or alternatively you can also reach us on on +49 151 2486 7229 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS).

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Zittau Bahnhof, Zittau, Germany
From: €60,00
05/23/2026
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