Nature Trail Grabschützer Lake
- 1:45 h
- 7.02 km
- 15 m
- 15 m
- 102 m
- 117 m
- 15 m
- Start: Nature Trail Parking Lot in Zwochau
- Destination: Nature Trail Parking Lot in Zwochau
At Grabschützer Lake, nature is reclaiming the former open-cast mining area in its own way. This has created a varied landscape that provides habitat for numerous protected animal and plant species and is part of the European bird protection area (SPA). The core zone is inaccessible to avoid disturbances, but the circular trail accessible via 3 main entrances offers plenty of opportunities over 7 km for personal observations and enjoyment. Telescopes are also available at some points. In addition, the nature trail informs visitors at 18 stations about landscape history, geology, ecology, as well as flora and fauna.
Good to know
Pavements
- Asphalt (2%)Gravel (98%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The circular route starts from the parking lot behind the barrier to the right and leads left around Grabschützer Lake. At the first fork, hikers keep left and follow the path between Zwochauer Lake and Grabschützer Lake. After a while, the path reaches a straight section which offers a great view between Werbeliner Lake and Grabschützer Lake. Follow the sign for the Grabschützer Lake nature trail and turn left. Here there are more interesting panels on the mining area. A few steps later, the path passes a covered picnic bench and a small viewpoint, Mottenhügel. The path continues to the left until the starting point is reached on the right side.
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
Sturdy footwear or sports shoes, provisions and water if needed
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
The nature trail at Grabschützer Lake is accessible by car as follows:
- via the A9 motorway exit Wiedemar, then on state road S2 to Zwochau (7 km)
- via the A14 motorway exit Leipzig/North, then on state road S2 to Zwochau (10 km)
ParkingParking is available at the central starting point of the nature trail in Zwochau, Hallesche StraßePublic transportationFor travel by train, Rackwitz station (8.5 km) or Delitzsch / Lower Station (8.5 km) can be used.
Those coming by bus can take line 217 to the Leipziger Straße, Zwochau or Am Teich stop (0.5 km). Bus services run between Schkeuditz and Delitzsch.
Additional information
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- View of Werbeliner Lake
- Scenic viewpoint to enjoy the landscape
- Informative panels about the former open-cast mining and formation of the current surroundings
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