Lohse-Uhlig-Steig

Intervention area for Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain

Der Weg führt um die Ortschaft Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain.
Picture: Franziska Wöllner

The public square for Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain is an approx. 10 km long themed circular hiking trail around the village of Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain. Ten stations along the Lohse-Ulig-Steig provide information about the area and its history, as well as insights into natural areas and industrial history. In addition, the important namesakes of the circular trail and their work are presented, as well as offers to linger and leisure activities.

Circular hiking trail invites you to discover

On 14 June, Mayor Michael Stötzer officially opened the Lohse-Uhlig-Steig circular hiking trail at the Kleinolbersdorf leisure park. The circular hiking trail was selected as a joint project by the citizens of Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain as an intervention area for the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. The aim was to combine nature, history and community and offer local people and visitors a platform for exercise, recreation and education. It should not only encourage exercise and recreation, but also promote identification with the local area.

A man in a hat, a woman and another man, all in casual clothes, cut a red ribbon. They are standing on a wide footpath with a forest in the background.
Local councillor Marko Gerlach, Corina Krug from the Kleinolberdorf-Altenhain citizens' association and Mayor Michael Stötzer (from left to right) at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lohse-Uhlig-Steig. Picture: Lydia Tannenhauer-Schnabl

On 14 June, Mayor Michael Stötzer officially opened the Lohse-Uhlig-Steig circular hiking trail at the Kleinolbersdorf leisure park. The circular hiking trail was selected as a joint project by the citizens of Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain as an intervention area for the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. The aim was to combine nature, history and community and offer local people and visitors a platform for exercise, recreation and education. It should not only encourage exercise and recreation, but also promote identification with the local area.

Opening in pictures: A path for all generations

Choir sings in an open hiker's hut at the edge of the forest, in the foreground is a tripod with a video camera for recording.
Several people gather information at the stand of the Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain citizens' association under a green tent in the shade of a tree.
Heike Kusche and Corina Krug from the Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain citizens' association stand next to each other and laugh into the camera.
During the opening of the circular hiking trail, Mayor Stötzer, Corina Krug, Jürgen Leistner with tailcoat and top hat and local mayor Marco Gerlach stand together in the hiking hut.
Several visitors are standing at the left edge of the picture, some carrying rucksacks. A dense forest stretches out in the background.
Nine-member trombone choir with musicians of different age groups performing.

10 stations over 10 kilometres

Der Übersichtsplan des Steigs.
Picture: Stadt Chemnitz

The "Lohse-Uhlig-Steig" project was initiated by the Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain citizens' association and was driven forward with exemplary civic commitment. The results of several resident surveys were incorporated into the planning. An imaginative and energetic "Capital of Culture 2025" working group was formed from within the association and in September 2022, one station of the hiking trail was financed and realised thanks to the successful participation in the NimmPlatz! competition. The signposting of the hiking trail also progressed steadily thereafter.

 

Stations along the way

Vom Wetterpilz oberhalb von Kleinolbersorf eröffnet sich der Blick weit ins Land u.a. zum Schloss Augustsburg und zur Kirche von Baumeister Johann Traugott Lohse.
Picture: Franziska Wöllner

An important stop along the way is the leisure centre in the heart of Kleinolbersdorf. A wide range of options are available here: Whether it's ball games such as basketball, volleyball or floorball - the pitch is ideally equipped for sporting activities. Right next to it, at the entrance to the forest, a new hiker's hut has been built.

In addition, a weather mushroom with seating and information boards along the path on Äppelallee invites visitors to linger and relax. From the weather mushroom above Kleinolbersdorf, the view opens up far into the countryside, including to Augustusburg Castle and the church of master builder Johann Traugott Lohse.

Further information

Der öffentliche Platz für Kleinolbersdorf-Altenhain ist ein ca. 10 km langer thematischer Rundwanderweg.
Wegweiser zeigen Wanderern die Richtung an.
An zehn Stationen wird auf dem Lohse-Ulig-Steig über die Umgebung und ihre Geschichte informiert.
Der Weg gewehrt Einblicke in Naturräume und Industriegeschichte.
In the foreground a ball sports field with a net, in the background a forest. There are colourful benches at the sides.