Best forest trails in Rötha

Quiet circular route around the Trages spoil tip in Saxony. A beautiful, short circular route that leads away from traffic and people through what feels like wilderness not far from Leipzig. There is a viewing tower at the southern end of the hike and information boards along the way providing information about the heap. The start is at the car park right next to the "Mölbis" bus stop. Highlights: - Observation tower - Information boards

Beautiful circular tour in the Leipzig New Lake District, Saxony, Germany. This fairly long hike takes you around Lake Hain and Lake Haubitz. You can walk along its shore the whole time. The former open-cast lignite mine is now home to numerous water sports facilities. In the south, you can stroll along the promenade of the Kahnsdorf lagoon and take a break in one of the cafés. Highlights - Kahnsdorf Lagoon

Popular and scenic route near Rötha in Saxony. The tour leads to the highest elevation in Leipzig's New Lakeland - the Trages spoil tip. It is particularly beautiful to watch the sun rise over the Leipzig New Lake District from here! On a clear day, the view extends as far as the Ore Mountains. The route leads via Thierbach to Schönau . Here you can take a breather at the Bock windmill before heading to Steinbach Castle near Bad Lausick. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and...

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...