Wildcat Educational Path in Heyda

  • 1.69 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Themed hiking trail
  • 0:35 h
  • 1.69 km
  • 6 m
  • 7 m
  • 136 m
  • 143 m
  • 7 m
  • Start: Altheydaer Straße
  • Destination: Rittergut Heyda

The signposted wildcat educational path is a circular route around the Küchenteich in Heyda (Lossatal) and focuses on the first wildcat corridor in Saxony. 

The wildcat educational path in Heyda runs interactively along the first wildcat corridor in Saxony. Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the wildcat! Go on a discovery route and learn more about the life of the wildcat and the dangers threatening it. Around the Küchenteich in Heyda (Lossatal), the wildcat educational path guides young and old through the world of wildcats with the help of colorful pictures, informative texts, and interactive elements. Mostly easily accessible, it is also suitable for families with children.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (51%)
Asphalt (23%)
Trail (15%)
Path (11%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The wildcat educational path begins in Heyda at the end of Altheydaer Straße and ends behind the Rittergut in Heyda. The route goes around the Küchenteich through a small forest area.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Sturdy footwear or sports shoes. 

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

From Leipzig by car via the B6 to Heyda, Lossatal.

Parking

By car: free parking spaces available at the village square Heyda (Lossatal) (51°23'14.0"N, 12°53'29.3"E). From the village square Heyda, wildcat signs lead to the start of the educational path.

Public transportation

Bus lines 660 and 661 from Wurzen station to Heyda Teich

Additional information

A mobile audio guide for the seven stations is available here.

Author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Verena Daser
License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

Safety guidelines

The forest is home to the wildcat and other woodland creatures. Please be considerate!

  • Enter at your own risk
  • Unpaved path (sturdy footwear)
  • Please keep dogs on a leash