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Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Kitzscher

Trages Observation Tower – Hainer Lake loop from Kitzscher

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Kitzscher

Trages Observation Tower – Hainer Lake loop from Kitzscher

Moderate

3.7

(3)

11

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Trages Observation Tower – Hainer Lake loop from Kitzscher

04:49

18.5km

130m

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: May 6, 2026

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5.12 km

Viewpoint and Rest Area at Historical Boulder, Landkreis Leipzig

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great rest area with picnic areas and great views

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5.14 km

Campfire area on Halde Trages

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The Halde Trages (sometimes also Hochhalde Trages) is an artificially heaped, plateau-like hill that was created when the Espenhain opencast mine was opened and was named after the neighboring village …

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5.38 km

Trages Observation Tower

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The Lusatian and Central German Mining Management Company (LMBV) built this 33 meter high observation tower in 2002 near the south-east corner of the Halden plateau. With the right weather …

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6.55 km

The paddle wheel is a popular photo spot and place to linger. In addition to the imposing paddle wheel, you can see other mementos of the former mining industry. A small board gives further information.

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7.15 km

The Halde Trages (sometimes also Hochhalde Trages) is an artificially raised, plateau-like hill that was created when the Espenhain opencast mine was opened up and was named after the neighboring …

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10.2 km

Hainer Lake

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Where you can go for a relaxed walk, cycle or take a boat to sea today, people used to be busy dredging. The Hainer See is one of the largest …

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10.8 km

Hainer Lake loop signpost

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for the circular route - you can't go to the headland (anymore) - closed

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11.9 km

Haubitzer Lake

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The smaller Haubitzer See is separated from the Hainer See by only a good 50 meters of water and forms a calm, almost square basin at the southern end of the entire lake.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.5 km

3.72 km

1.67 km

623 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

4.60 km

3.90 km

1.60 km

1.15 km

190 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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