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History on the forest discovery trail
Forest fitness trail from 1975
Even earlier, in 1975/76, the municipality of Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna laid out a forest fitness trail above the forest pool: along a forest path there was simple equipment such as climbing poles and swings, plus long jump, pull-ups and exercises for bending, stretching and lifting – each explained on picture boards. Running the 'mile' was very popular, under the motto 'Run yourself healthy'. Shortly after it opened, it was already crowded. The municipality had taken the idea from the Diesbar-Seußlitz association, which already had experience with it; officially, the facility was meant to improve recreation and the care of holidaymakers. Behind it was the GDR's promotion of mass sport, which advertised exercise through the media – with slogans such as 'Every man, everywhere – sport once a week' or 'Join in – stay fit'.
As of: 10/2026
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