Rock trail Kyjov Valley (Kyjovské údolí)

Valley of the Kirnitzsch, in the past of economic importance as a timber raft to Saxony. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 19th century, as evidenced by the romantic decorations and the names of the surrounding natural formations - Brüdersteine, Löwenhöhle (bear's den), Schatzkammer, Feenhöhle and Weinkeller.

In the valley, there are memorial plaques on a rock for important personalities from the region: Dr. Johann Hille, chairman of the mountain association for northernmost Bohemia from Krásná Lípa, and the brothers Eduard and Franz Bienert, local historians from Šluknov.

The Khaatal is part of the Kögler Trail, the oldest nature trail in Bohemia. Rudolf Kögler, a native of Schönlin, laid it out as early as 1941.

Kyjov, a small village with small log houses, is located right next to Krásná Lípa. From the car park, follow the red-marked path past the Dixmühle mill down the Kirnitzsch river to a fork, from which steep wooden steps lead onwards. The steps lead through a crevice to the Fürst-Kinsky-Höhe. Between the treetops, you can see the peaks on the other side of the valley. From there, we take a rocky path. This skilfully laid out path leads through rocky terrain with numerous steps and ladders, as well as views of various rock formations.

Hiking tip: About the Wolfsberg and rock path in Khaatal