--- title: "Nature Trail Grabschützer Lake" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/nature-trail-grabschuetzer-lake" description: "At Grabschützer Lake, nature is reclaiming the former open-cast mining area in its own way. This has created a varied landscape that provides habitat for numerous protected animal and plant species and is part of the European bird protection area (SPA). The core zone is inaccessible to avoid disturbances, but the circular trail accessible via 3 main entrances offers plenty of opportunities over 7 km for personal observations and enjoyment. Telescopes are also available at some points. In addition, the nature trail informs visitors at 18 stations about landscape history, geology, ecology, as well as flora and fauna." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2884427/3328c667f75a7c0cd9a07f843e8e5aea438f371b57c98ddf588af64a6f15102a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Nature Trail Grabschützer Lake ============================== - 7.02 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Great panorama - Themed hiking trail - 1:45 h - 7.02 km - 15 m - 15 m - 102 m - 117 m - 15 m - - Start: Nature Trail Parking Lot in Zwochau - Destination: Nature Trail Parking Lot in Zwochau The nature trail features 18 panels at various stations providing information about the landscape history, ecology, flora, and fauna of the nature reserve. At Grabschützer Lake, nature is reclaiming the former open-cast mining area in its own way. This has created a varied landscape that provides habitat for numerous protected animal and plant species and is part of the European bird protection area (SPA). The core zone is inaccessible to avoid disturbances, but the circular trail accessible via 3 main entrances offers plenty of opportunities over 7 km for personal observations and enjoyment. Telescopes are also available at some points. In addition, the nature trail informs visitors at 18 stations about landscape history, geology, ecology, as well as flora and fauna. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (2%) Gravel (98%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The circular route starts from the parking lot behind the barrier to the right and leads left around Grabschützer Lake. At the first fork, hikers keep left and follow the path between Zwochauer Lake and Grabschützer Lake. After a while, the path reaches a straight section which offers a great view between Werbeliner Lake and Grabschützer Lake. Follow the sign for the Grabschützer Lake nature trail and turn left. Here there are more interesting panels on the mining area. A few steps later, the path passes a covered picnic bench and a small viewpoint, Mottenhügel. The path continues to the left until the starting point is reached on the right side. Read more Tour information - Loop Road Equipment Sturdy footwear or sports shoes, provisions and water if needed Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The nature trail at Grabschützer Lake is accessible by car as follows: - via the A9 motorway exit Wiedemar, then on state road S2 to Zwochau (7 km) - via the A14 motorway exit Leipzig/North, then on state road S2 to Zwochau (10 km) Read more **Parking**Parking is available at the central starting point of the nature trail in Zwochau, Hallesche Straße Read more **Public transportation**For travel by train, Rackwitz station (8.5 km) or Delitzsch / Lower Station (8.5 km) can be used. Those coming by bus can take line 217 to the Leipziger Straße, Zwochau or Am Teich stop (0.5 km). Bus services run between Schkeuditz and Delitzsch. Read more Additional information Read more Author Verena Daser Organization LEIPZIG REGION License (master data) Verena Daser Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - View of Werbeliner Lake - Scenic viewpoint to enjoy the landscape - Informative panels about the former open-cast mining and formation of the current surroundings Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 04509 Wiedemar Download GPX file - -