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title: "Nature trail in Oberholz"
url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/tour/nature-trail-in-oberholz"
description: "The circular route with cross-connection starts at Oberholz station in Großpösna. The stop is located on the Leipzig – Geithain – Chemnitz railway line (trains run hourly). The small station is under the care of the Friends of the Großpösna Railway Association, which organizes exhibitions several times a year. On Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, you pass the “Büffeltränke” inn and after the playground turn right onto the Langer Weg. Behind the railway tracks, you come upon a memorial stone commemorating the transfer of the forest by Duke Moritz of Saxony to the University of Leipzig in 1544. After the first display boards, turn right onto Saulöcherweg and walk to the shelter. Then turn right onto Butterweg or Oelzschauer Weg. At the second crossroads, turn onto Sandgrubenweg, which is a cross-connection of the nature trail. After a few meters, you reach the forest activity center, which invites you to take a short break. Back on Butterweg, which merges right into Störmthaler Weg, boards are set up that are dedicated especially to the birdlife. At the end of Störmthaler Weg, just before the railway tracks, the Botanical Garden is located on the left side. It is always worth a visit. Until a few years ago, it was also operated as a respected training institution for druggists and pharmacists. To conclude, a snack at the “Büffeltränke” is recommended."
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Nature trail in Oberholz
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- 5.00 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Themed hiking trail

- 1:15 h
- 5.00 km
- 5 m
- 5 m
- 156 m
- 164 m
- 8 m
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- Start: Oberholz station
- Destination: Oberholz station

With its more than 600 ha expanse, Oberholz is not only a remnant of original nature remaining between fields, former open-cast mining areas, and settlement areas, but also a retreat for plants and animals. It is a popular destination for excursions at any time of the year.

Marking: slanted green bar on red square

The nature trail in Oberholz conveys a lot of interesting information about fauna and flora with display boards located on the left and right sides of the path. Those interested in history are recommended to visit the fortification on Schlossbergweg.

The circular route with cross-connection starts at Oberholz station in Großpösna. The stop is located on the Leipzig – Geithain – Chemnitz railway line (trains run hourly). The small station is under the care of the Friends of the Großpösna Railway Association, which organizes exhibitions several times a year. On Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, you pass the “Büffeltränke” inn and after the playground turn right onto the Langer Weg. Behind the railway tracks, you come upon a memorial stone commemorating the transfer of the forest by Duke Moritz of Saxony to the University of Leipzig in 1544. After the first display boards, turn right onto Saulöcherweg and walk to the shelter. Then turn right onto Butterweg or Oelzschauer Weg. At the second crossroads, turn onto Sandgrubenweg, which is a cross-connection of the nature trail. After a few meters, you reach the forest activity center, which invites you to take a short break. Back on Butterweg, which merges right into Störmthaler Weg, boards are set up that are dedicated especially to the birdlife. At the end of Störmthaler Weg, just before the railway tracks, the Botanical Garden is located on the left side. It is always worth a visit. Until a few years ago, it was also operated as a respected training institution for druggists and pharmacists. To conclude, a snack at the “Büffeltränke” is recommended.

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Pavements

Asphalt (16%)

Gravel (84%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

From Oberholz station, continue on Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße past the “Büffeltränke” inn and after the playground turn right onto Langer Weg. After the first display boards, turn right onto Saulöcherweg and walk to the shelter. Then turn right onto Butterweg or Oelzschauer Weg. At the second crossroads, turn onto Sandgrubenweg, which is a cross-connection of the nature trail. After a few meters, you reach the forest activity center, which invites you to take a short break. Back on Butterweg, after a few hundred meters, turn right onto Mühlweg and then cross the railway crossing again. You come back onto Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße and return to Oberholz station.

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Tour information

- Loop Road
- Tour with Dog

Equipment

Wear sturdy footwear, bring provisions if needed

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**From Leipzig by car via the B2 to Großpösna/Oberholz.

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**Public transportation**From Leipzig by train RB 113 to Oberholz stop.

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Additional information

www.grosspoesna.com

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Author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Verena Daser

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Forest playground Großpösna

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- Place of interest
    
    
    - Park/garden
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Historical site
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    13.37 km
    
    
    - Themed hiking trail
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    8.28 km
    
    
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    3.37 km
    
    
    - Themed hiking trail

Contact

04463 Großpösna

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