Via Sacra - from Großschönau to Herrnhut
- 6:25 h
- 23.68 km
- 392 m
- 368 m
- 286 m
- 487 m
- 201 m
- Start: Großschönau
- Destination: Herrnhut
Großschönau probably has the most beautiful and best-preserved half-timbered houses, lined up along the Mandau river, one next to the other, each prettier than the last. We leave the Mandau valley up to the Hutberg, from which there is a nice view over the town. Mostly on wide paths, you reach the White and Black Stone. The bandit Karasek is said to have buried treasures there. Around the Forstenberg with beautiful views towards Bohemia, Spitzkunnersdorf is soon reached and thus also the Oderwitz Spitzberg with its fantastic panoramic view. The town of Oderwitz is a nice stop for all mill enthusiasts. Several mills can be visited here. Further through picturesque woods and fields to Herrnhut, another station on the Via Sacra. Here the expelled Moravian Brethren settled, and the Herrnhut Brethren community was formed.
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Initially a gentle ascent, then only slightly hilly until the Spitzberg. The Spitzberg challenges the hiker once more. Then gently rolling again to the finish.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary headlamp, map material
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
Großschönau: train to Zittau and Varnsdorf and by bus to Czech Republic Zittau, Waltersdorf and surroundings
Spitzkunnersdorf: bus to Zittau and Seifhennersdorf (Sat./Sun. on-call bus, www.zvon.de)
Oderwitz: train Zittau and Dresden, buses Zittau, Ebersbach, Herrnhut (daily)
Herrnhut: bus Zittau and Löbau (daily)
Additional information
- Großschönau: several accommodations, simple eateries, village shop with café
- Spitzkunnersdorf: Kretscham, but only lunchtime Tue.-Fri. from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Spitzberg lodge
- Oderwitz: shopping possibilities, restaurants (directly on the path only Birkmühle, closed Mon/Tue)
- Herrnhut: café, snack bar, shopping possibilities, Komensky guest and conference house
Author
Anne-Marie Grasse
Organization
Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Viewpoint Hutberg
- Forstenberg from the path, jump towards Jeschken and Isergebirge
- Ascent to Spitzber
- Spitzberg