--- title: "Open-pit mining educational route at Olbersdorfer See" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/open-pit-mining-educational-route-at-olbersdorfer-see" description: "The open-pit mining educational route leads through a landscape that has been changed over decades by lignite mining. In 1999, the 2nd Saxon State Garden Show was held here under the motto \"Landscape after mining.\" On this occasion, the educational trail was completed with the support of the Nature Conservation Center 'Zittau Mountains.' Along the educational trail, 13 information panels with text and maps provide information about the mining history as well as special features in nature and landscape after mining." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2896790/2a55199a042e05e63413f166fa50caf8481fe6c5f3df04ec32fe39107fbb1de0/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Open-pit mining educational route at Olbersdorfer See ===================================================== - 10.50 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 2:39 h - 10.50 km - 75 m - 75 m - 239 m - 314 m - 75 m - - Start: Parking lot Olbersdorfer See / campground - Destination: Parking lot Olbersdorfer See / campground The open-pit mining educational route leads through a landscape that has been changed over decades by lignite mining. In 1999, the 2nd Saxon State Garden Show was held here under the motto "Landscape after mining." On this occasion, the educational trail was completed with the support of the Nature Conservation Center 'Zittau Mountains.' Along the educational trail, 13 information panels with text and maps provide information about the mining history as well as special features in nature and landscape after mining. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Zittau Westpark -> Grundbachbrücke -> new Grundbachtal -> Grundbachsee -> Grundbachhöhe -> Olbersdorfer Höhe -> Kirchbergaussicht -> east shore -> Hotel Haus am See -> beach at the north shore Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Equipment Sturdy and comfortable footwear is advantageous. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From Zittau the S 137 to Pethaus and at the roundabout to the leisure oasis Olbersdorfer See Read more **Parking**Parking lot Olbersdorfer See / campground Read more **Public transportation**From Zittau train station with bus line A (city transport) To the ZVON Read more Additional information Locations of the educational trail panels: 1\. Relocation of the Grundbach and establishment of the near-natural stream course 2\. Habitat Grundbach basin 3\. Woody plants in the open-pit mine 4\. Habitat succession areas 5\. Shallow water area at the lake 6\. Remediation work in construction field 4 7\. The church in Olbersdorf (1883 - 1984) 8\. Geology of the Zittau coal basin 9\. Schematic overview of the open-pit mine 10\. Conveyor routes in the open-pit mine 11\. Birdlife in Westpark 12\. Fish of our ponds 13\. Birdlife of our homeland Read more Literature Brochure educational trails Nature Park Zittau Mountains Read more Author Tourismuszentrum Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Tourismuszentrum Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A small 5 km shortcut variant around Olbersdorfer See is also accessible for wheelchairs. Relax after this hike at the leisure oasis with several tourist facilities. Read more Safety guidelines There are no special safety instructions on this route. Read more Map Saxony Cartography GmbH Dresden Sheet No. 39 - Zittau Mountains Read more Nearby ------ View on map - ToursCC-BY-SAMatthias Ludwig, Matthias Ludwig | 128.49 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAGemeinde Mittelherwigsdorf, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | 6.38 km - Hiking CC-BY-SAGemeinde Mittelherwigsdorf, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz | 4.61 km - Hiking Contact 02785 Olbersdorf Download GPX file - -