--- title: "Forest educational trail in Tannenbusch Bad Gottleuba" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/waldlehrpfad-tannenbusch-bad-gottleuba-berggiesshuebel" description: "The hike leads from the historic market in Bad Gottleuba up into the Tannenbusch. The Tannenbusch got its name from the spruces that once grew there. Locally, these were referred to as firs. After the devastating storms \"Herwert\" and \"Frederike\" in 2017 and 2018, extensive damage occurred here. The dryness in the following years served as an entry point for the bark beetle. Due to the lack of water and hence the absence of resin in the pure spruce stands, the bark beetle was able to multiply explosively. The result was the complete death of the spruces in the Tannenbusch. The state enterprise Sachsenforst, in cooperation with the town of Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel, has developed a plan to reforest the clearings created with various tree species. The new signs show how the clearings caused by the bark beetle are being revived with new tree species, thus bringing a new forest to life. From the ridge path, you can enjoy magnificent views into the Gottleuba valley." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2867293/baf87cb76b51f3cfcd3e0f3d02931e5b4b8fadc3aae80209735e756757332439/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Forest educational trail in Tannenbusch Bad Gottleuba ===================================================== - 3.97 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 1:15 h - 3.97 km - 118 m - 119 m - 339 m - 458 m - 119 m - - Start: Market Bad Gottleuba - Destination: Market Bad Gottleuba The new forest educational trail in Tannenbusch in Bad Gottleuba tells the story of the disappearance and emergence of a forest. The hike leads from the historic market in Bad Gottleuba up into the Tannenbusch. The Tannenbusch got its name from the spruces that once grew there. Locally, these were referred to as firs. After the devastating storms "Herwert" and "Frederike" in 2017 and 2018, extensive damage occurred here. The dryness in the following years served as an entry point for the bark beetle. Due to the lack of water and hence the absence of resin in the pure spruce stands, the bark beetle was able to multiply explosively. The result was the complete death of the spruces in the Tannenbusch. The state enterprise Sachsenforst, in cooperation with the town of Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel, has developed a plan to reforest the clearings created with various tree species. The new signs show how the clearings caused by the bark beetle are being revived with new tree species, thus bringing a new forest to life. From the ridge path, you can enjoy magnificent views into the Gottleuba valley. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (6%) Asphalt (3%) Trail (50%) Path (41%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bad Gottleuba, Market - Tannenbusch - Forest educational trail Tannenbusch (VP) - Bad Gottleuba, Market VP = viewpoint Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn - Tour with Dog Equipment No special equipment is required. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**S 173 from Pirna or via A17 exit Bahretal and S 170n/S173/S174 Read more **Parking**Parking lot at the market in Bad Gottleuba Read more **Public transportation** **Arrival & departure** by Bus line (Pirna - Berggießhübel - Bad Gottleuba) Bus line (Pirna - Langenhennersdorf - Berggießhübel - Bad Gottleuba) to Bad Gottleuba, Hackebeilstraße Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Those interested can also plan a visit to the Marie-Louise-Stolln or visit the viewpoint at the Bad Gottleuba dam. Read more Safety guidelines The route is family-friendly. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Socialising/games/meetings - Seminar/course/workshop - Guided tour/sightseeing - Place of interest - Church - Museum/art collection - Mill - Tours 23.30 km - Hiking 3.74 km - Hiking 2.98 km - Hiking Contact 01816 Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel Download GPX file - -