Guttau is known for its pond landscape and nature attractions: Passackerteich is located in the maintenance zone (Protection Zone 2) of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape. The Guttau ponds also tell the story of how fish farming has shaped the landscape over many years. Nature trails, a guided look at fish-farming practices and a nearby exhibition offer different focal points for planning a trip.
Pond Landscape and Fish Farming
The Guttau ponds acquired their present form in the early 18th century, when existing ponds were altered and expanded. In the Guttau and Wartha area, a productive fish-farming industry has been operating since the 18th century and continues to this day. A guided tour of the Guttau pond group offers insights into the environmentally compatible management of the fish ponds and their importance for species conservation. Tours are available by appointment. The historical development of the ponds and their present-day management are thus two distinct aspects of the landscape.
Nature Trail and Route Information
The Guttau Ponds & Olbasee Nature Experience Trail is approximately 8.3 kilometres long. Route 1, “Sensing Nature,” is suitable for wheelchair users; check the current conditions before your visit. Route 2, “The Fisherman and the Carp,” starts at the car park in Guttau. The information offers different kinds of guidance: the approximate length refers to the nature trail, while the suitability and starting point each apply to a specific route.
Several cycle routes pass through the outskirts of Guttau. The educational trail through the Guttau ponds attracts thousands of visitors and walkers every year. Another place to stop for refreshments is the Radlerhof in Guttau, a popular excursion restaurant. Alongside the nature trails, there are cycle routes and a local day-trip destination, but this does not imply a specific circular route.
Digital Nature Education
The Mosaik Rally app is available on an ongoing basis as an environmental education resource for local people and tourists. It digitally complements the existing nature trails. This adds a digital resource for exploring the landscape, expressly intended for both local residents and visitors.
Exhibition Nearby
In Wartha, near Guttau, the HAUS DER TAUSEND TEICHE invites visitors to discover the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape Biosphere Reserve and its animal inhabitants through an interactive exhibition. The exhibition adds a distinct focus to the nature trails: it explores the reserve and its wildlife, while the guided tour of the pond group focuses on fish-farming practices and species conservation.
Guttau as a Place to Stay
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Guttau, your travel interests can guide your choice of destination: the nature trails and pond landscape offer one focus, the tour of the pond group provides insights into fish-farming practices, and the exhibition in Wartha offers a way to discover the biosphere reserve and its wildlife. These experiences take different forms, so you can choose according to the topics that matter to you during your stay.
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