Path of the Tree and Geological Trail Hohendorf

In 2004, work began on planting the trees of the year on the newly created hiking trail from Hohendorf to the New Geyersberg. For 15 years now, a Germany-wide board of trustees has chosen a "tree of the year". There are annual criteria for nomination. With the exception of the silver fir, which does not grow in the region, all of the designated trees were planted on this trail or were already there.

The “Tree of the Year 2005” was the horse chestnut, which also found its place on the path. Each tree is described by an information board, which indicates its distribution area, wood properties, uses of the wood and also the mythology of the trees.

At the foot of the New Geyersberg (171 m above sea level) with a wonderful panoramic view, three large information boards have been set up that deal with topics such as the plant kingdom, open-cast mine rehabilitation and the world of animals. Many seating areas offer hikers and cyclists a popular place to rest.

The geological educational trail that continues south of Hohendorf shows 186 boulders recovered from the nearby open-cast mine and some of which have identification signs, predominantly of Scandinavian origin (granites, diorites and gneiss, with some visible glacial polishes as a special feature). Well-designed educational boards provide information on the topics of "In the kingdom of plants", "The world of animals" and "Open-cast mine rehabilitation". A memorial stone commemorates the village of Schleenhain, which was relocated in 1964/65.