Haselberg-Strassenteich – Schmielteich Nature Reserve loop from Haselberg-Straßenteich

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Haselberg-Strassenteich – Schmielteich Nature Reserve loop from Haselberg-Straßenteich

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Haselberg-Strassenteich – Schmielteich Nature Reserve loop from Haselberg-Straßenteich

03:15

12.6km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Haselberg-Straßenteich

Schmielteich Polenz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Haselberg-Strassenteich

Highlight • Lake

Nice area for recreation.

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3.64 km

Haselberg Straßenteich

Highlight • Lake

This place is ideal as a background for a photo shoot and offers countless possibilities and perspectives. You can also let the younger ones climb here or just enjoy nature …

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3.73 km

Great Ammelshain Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

To the east of Leipzig lies the Haselberg quarry lake in Ammelshain. The lake is operated by the Tauchsportlandesverband Sachsen, guests from other states can dive the lake for a …

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4.99 km

Unfortunately badly affected by the forest diseases.
Nevertheless, the Polenzwald is an interesting hiking area.
Please don't just think about the wolf. The area belongs to the wildlife.
They should all not be disturbed by free-roaming pets.

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6.92 km

Schmielteich Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Especially all bird lovers can discover one or the other special bird here. Geese and cranes also breed here.

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7.41 km

Schmiel Pond

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Quiet, romantic, overgrown and lots of animals

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9.41 km

Oldest Oak in the Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

we have it, thanks for the info

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12.0 km

Village Pond

Highlight • Lake

at the bus stop with a bench

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.87 km

1.12 km

1.07 km

593 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

4.26 km

1.27 km

985 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

August 18, 2025,Von den Ammelshainer Steinbrüchen in den Planitzwald🌳🌲🦌🤿

Until 1950, granite porphyry was mined in the Ammelshain quarries.
Today, the area is a nature reserve.
At the Great Ammelshain Quarry, you can go underwater with a diving school🤿.
I continue into the Planitzwald forest and discover a sign: Wolf roaming area!🐺
Behind the Schmielsee, I find the remains of a former military shooting range.
At the fenced-in former …

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