Trages Halde circular hiking trail

The Trages spoil heap was created in the 1930s and 40s from the outcrop of the Espenhain opencast mine. Reforestation began in the 1950s. The 70 m high and 2 km long spoil heap lies between Espenhain, Mölbis, Trages and Thierbach. The length of the nature trail is approximately 8 km.

The mountain is characterized by erosion gullies on the west side and ecologically important biotopes in the dump forest. The 8 km long circular hiking trail on the Hochhalde offers ideal terrain for nature and hiking enthusiasts. Information boards provide interesting information about animals, plants and habitats, the erosion landscape, the dump forest and the landslides in the 1950s.

Several viewing points offer views of the Leipzig New Lake District. A 2002m high observation tower opened in February 33 provides a view of the Erzgebirge ridge and the Geiseltal valley. A shelter near the southern tip invites you to take a rest.