Ceremonial opening of the "Kühle Spur" cycle path

On 19 July 2025, the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) will open the first climate change-adapted cycle path in Germany - the "Kühle Spur" - at a public event from 10 am to 12 pm at the harbour in Großräschen in the Lusatian Lakeland.

Agenda

10 - 12 a.m. Science market - hands-on research

Information stands on topics including

  • How will Lusatia grow tomorrow? Climate-adapted plant species
  • Hot zones - cool corners: Landscape elements in the thermal image
  • Landscape cooling through nature-based solutions in the Elbe-Elster district
  • Sound of diversity - species recognition through audio devices
  • Agricultural systems of the future - grazing on grassland with virtual fences
  • Clever use of grassland - cost-efficient grassland utilisation for the conservation of biodiversity
  • Sustainable grazing in a changing climate in Jordan
  • Nature conservation in agriculture - presentation of the NatApp
  • Cultural and natural heritage in Lusatia For children and families: colouring competition

11 - 11.30 a.m. Discussion round

Introduction: Prof. Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF)

Discussion on the topic: Nature-based tourism in climate change and economic development of the region

Moderation: Prof. Frank Wätzold, Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU)

  • Dr Charlotte Gerling, BTU - environmental economist
  • Siegurd Heinze, District Administrator of the Upper Spreewald Lusatia district
  • Martin Wolf, Zweckverband Lausitzer Seenland

11.35 - 11.45 a.m.

Opening of the cycle path by District Administrator Mr Siegurd Heinze

Followed by a cycle tour along the "Kühle Spuhr" cycle path

Venue
Hafen in Großräschen, Hafenstraße 16a, 01983 Großräschen Further information

Contact us

Tobias Nowakowski
VWL; insbesondere Umweltökonomie
T +49 (0) 355 69-3189
tobias.nowakowski(at)b-tu.de

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Frank Wätzold
VWL; insbesondere Umweltökonomie
T +49 (0) 355 69-2813
waetzold(at)b-tu.de