Best forest trails in Kitzscher
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Kitzscher with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.1 (18)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular route in Kitzscher, Saxony. This tour leads around Lake Bockwitz and starts at the car park right by the lake. Like the neighbouring Harthsee, it is part of "Leipziger Neuseenland" and was created at the beginning of the 1990s from a former open-cast mine. Since then, numerous animal and plant species worthy of protection have colonised the area. There is a car park on the northern shore of the lake. Highlights: - Protected biodiversity - relaxing natural landscape
- Moderate·23 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic route from Thierbach to Steinbach in Saxony. This tour starts in Thierbach and leads through the southern Leipzig New Lake District. On the way, you pass the Lerchenberg near Borna, the nature reserve at Lake Bockwitz and the Bockwindmühle windmill in Schönau near Frohburg. Most of this route leads through marvellous fields with sweeping views. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Kitzscher?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Kitzscher is Thierbach to Steinbach. This trail is estimated to be 23.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Kitzscher?
Kitzscher: With an ascent of 384 m, Thierbach to Steinbach has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bockwitzer Lake Circular Route with 190 m of elevation gain.
