Over the Wolfsberg and the rock path of Khaa to the Zeidlerburg
- 6:03 h
- 20.28 km
- 474 m
- 475 m
- 321 m
- 586 m
- 265 m
- Start: Brtniky station
- Destination: Brtniky station
The route leads from Brtníky (Zeidler) over the Vlčí hora (Wolfsberg) to the Köglerova naučná stezka (geological garden of Rudolf Kögler) and from there to Kyjov (Khaa) into the Kyjovské úló (Khaatal) to the Kyjovski hradek (rock castle of Khaa). From there it continues through the Kyjovské úló with short detours to the Klenotnice (treasury), the Vinný sklep (wine cellar) and the Jeskyně víl (fairy grotto). Then it returns to Brtniky past the Brtnicky hrádek (Zeidlerburg) and the Velký pruský tábor (Prussian camp).
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Directions
The route starts at the Brtniky (Zeidler) stop and first follows the red trail into the village, where you keep briefly left on the main road and then immediately turn right again following the red trail uphill to the crossroads and to the Kaple nejvěší trojice (Trinity Chapel).
From the Kaple nejvěší trojice, continue following the red trail to a junction, where a signpost with a yellow trail points the way to Vlci Hora (Wolfsberg).
After enjoying the overwhelming view from Vlci Hora, continue down a short stretch on the green trail and then unmarked left to Verunčina studánka (Veronika spring).
From Verunčina studánka, follow the red semicircle for a short distance to a signpost with a yellow trail. The yellow trail leads to a short detour to the Geologiká Zahrada (geological garden) of Rudolf Kögler at Zahrady. On the way there, you need to be a little careful to always find the markers, as well as when returning to Vlci Hora.
From Vlci Hora continue a bit through the village following the green trail until you then follow the blue trail towards Pod Kocici Skalou.
Upon reaching an information board on the topic "Gleitspiegel", follow the green trail again to Kyjovsky Hradek (rock castle Kyjovsky or Upper Karlstein - also known as the rock path of Khaa), where before in Kyjov (Khaa) you can make a small detour left to a spot for refreshments.
From the refreshments in Kyjov, continue a short piece following the green trail into the Kyjovské úló (Khaatal), before an unmarked signpost points left to Kinskeho Vyhlidka (Prince Kinsky height) via steep steps through a rock gorge.
At the top, follow the green trail - initially downhill again - over the rock path of Khaa. You also cross a small valley and end up in a valley where you can only go left or right.
To the left is the Klenotnice (treasury), worth a visit, where you can follow the red trail marking a dead end.
From the treasury, walk a bit back to the Kyjovské úló, where you can make another short detour right down to Vinny Sklep (wine cellar).
From Vinny Sklep, continue following the red trail through the Kyjovské úló to the Turisticky Most (tourist bridge), where you can make a short detour to Jeskyne víl (fairy grotto) over a chain-secured mountain path.
From the Turisticky Most, initially follow the green trail towards Brtniky through a beautiful valley until a signpost with a blue triangle points the way to Brtnicky Hradek (Zeidlerburg).
After the adventurous visit to Brtnicky Hradek, continue following the blue triangle to Velký Pruský Tabor (Prussian camp) - a hidden layer fissure cave found behind a narrow rock crevice.
From there, follow the green trail back to Brtniky, where on the way you can visit the Sovi jeskyne (owl cave) and another small viewpoint before walking the last meters in Brtniky again following the red trail to the station.
Tour information
Loop Road
Directions & Parking facilities
For arrival it is recommended to take the National Park Train U28 from Bad Schandau towards Rumburk to Mikulasovice dolni, and then change there to line T2 towards Krasna Lipa to reach the stop Brtniky
VVO connection information to Brtniky
For the return journey it is then recommended to take line T2 to Mikulasovice dolní, and then take the National Park Train U28 back to Bad Schandau...
VVO connection information to Bad Schandau
Timetable for National Park Train U28 and T2: https://www.vvo-online.de/de/tarif-tickets/tarif/Nationalparkbahn.cshtml
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Sturdy footwear and sufficient provisions are highly recommended, as some of the paths are unpaved and there are hardly any opportunities to stop for refreshments; the place to eat in Kyjov (Khaa) is only open on weekends and in good weather.
Safety guidelines
The route is rated as moderate, but due to the course profile it is only suitable for experienced hikers, as there are many sections with short but steep uphill and downhill stretches. Surefootedness is also important on the detours to the rock castles!
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