Zittau Mountains & Steam Train

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.

• 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.

Starting Location and Time:

• Option A: Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) - Meet your local guide at 7 AM.
• Option B: Zittau Bahnhof - Meet outside the train station at 11 AM.

Finishing Location and Time:

• Option A: Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) at 8.30 PM.
• Option B: Zittau Bahnhof at 5PM.

Hiking Difficulty: Hard.

What is Included?

• 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.

Other Things of Note:

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

Must to Bring:

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

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• WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a WhatsApp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & 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 & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.

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• 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.

Dan Cole (see pic below) is the community guide for this trip. Dan is a published travel author, having written Beer Hiking Berlin, and Epic Bike Rides of Europe. Born in the UK, Dan has been residing in Germany for over 15 years, making the most of that time exploring the Bavarian Alps, Franken countryside, and riverside hiking trails. He also loves long-distance running, bike touring, and music, and plays in several bands in Berlin, and DJ's frequently.

He is currently working on his next book, Hiking & Drinking Europe, and is currently researching some of the best wine trails and brewery tours that Europe has to offer. His passions? Watching sunsets from Alpine mountain huts, and the sunrise across the Elbe River.

Follow him more at https://hiking-and-drinking.com/

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