- 2: 00 pm
- 8,28 km
- 85 m
- 85 m
- 150 m
- 232 m
- 82 m
- Start: Teichstraße 37/1, 04579 Rötha OT Espenhain
- Destination: Teichstraße 37/1, 04579 Rötha OT Espenhain
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.
Good to know
Path surfaces
Best Season
Directions
The hike starts at the Trages slag heap parking lot in Mölbis, past St. Mary's Church. Then follow Kretschmar Street to the beginning of the forest. From the Ziegelteich pond, continue to the northern viewpoint. Halfway there, you'll reach the first key point: the viewing platform, which offers impressive views of the surrounding landscape. Continue counterclockwise along the circular hiking trail, past the northern viewpoint, until you return to the starting point of the hike.
Tour features
Culturally interesting
Flatly
Equipment
Sturdy shoes or sports shoes, provisions and water if necessary
Arrival & Parking
Car to Rötha OT Mölbis
Straße des Friedens 34, 04571 Rötha OT Mölbis (opposite the Orangery)
Bus 276: Borna - Leipzig (HP Mölbis - Espenhain)
More information / links
https://halde-trages-wandern.de/
author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Our tip
- Trages mine observation tower
- Paddle wheel
- Orangery Mölbis
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