Best dog-friendly trails in Rötha

This circuit starts near the shores of Lake Hainer, guiding visitors through a landscape transformed by nature. The area around Mölbis and Espenhain was once defined by open-cast mining at Witznitz II and heavy industry, but careful renaturation has created a quiet recreational space. Path surfaces transition smoothly from paved lakeside walkways to natural dirt tracks around Halde Trages. Along the way, an elevated observation platform provides sweeping views of the surrounding water and...

This peaceful circular route goes around the lower section of the Trages spoil tip near Mölbis and offers a wild, unspoilt alternative to the upper route. The path winds through a newly landscaped area that was once an opencast lignite mine, where nature is gradually reclaiming its place. Along the route, a fascinating, almost moon-like landscape unfolds, characterised by light-coloured soil, barren slopes and unusual landforms. Pioneer plants and birch trees dominate the scene and provide...