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Circular route from Leisnig to Kloster Buch
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- 14.06 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
- Hiking

- 3:30 h
- 14.06 km
- 171 m
- 171 m
- 146 m
- 233 m
- 87 m
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- Start: Outdoor/indoor swimming pool Leisnig
- Destination: Outdoor/indoor swimming pool Leisnig

The circular route, signposted as hiking trail No. 3, leads from Leisnig over the Riedelsteig to Klosterbuch and via Paudritzsch and the forest nature trail back to Leisnig.

The city of Leisnig is given special appeal by the 1,000-year-old Mildenstein Castle, which majestically towers over the Freiberger Mulde and offers an excellent view of the beautiful Mulde valley. On the north bank of the river, circular trail No. 3 leads via the Riedelsteig to Kloster Buch. There, a tour of the former Cistercian monastery Buch is worthwhile before the return route via Paudritzsch begins. Along the Wallbach, nature lovers can admire plants and trees on the forest nature trail, explained by signs. Various bird species, such as woodpeckers and little owls, nest in tree hollows and branch holes.

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Pavements

Unknown (9%)

Street (23%)

Asphalt (21%)

Gravel (16%)

Trail (10%)

Path (21%)

Best to visit

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Directions

Starting at the hiking meeting point, walk towards the city center until you reach the tourist office. Along Kirchstraße, via Burglehn, you arrive at Mildenstein Castle. After visiting the castle and enjoying the view of the beautiful Mulde valley, the path leads over the castle stairs to Tragnitz. From there, you reach Fischendorf via a pedestrian bridge. Along Waldstraße, you get to the Riedelsteig, which goes over the former vineyard (weekend settlement) to Klosterbuch. There, a tour of the former Cistercian monastery Buch is worthwhile. In Klosterbuch, cross the bridge, and the path leads past the Paudritzsch nursing home to the nature trail. Via the "Guckenschlucht" you return to Leisnig.

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Tour information

- Loop Road

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, sunscreen if needed.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Route by car: Leisnig has its own motorway exit and is easily accessible via the A 14 (Leisnig junction) as well as federal roads 107, 169, and 175.

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**Parking**Parking at Chemnitzer Straße, opposite the outdoor/indoor swimming pool/shooting house Leisnig or at Muldenwiese

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**Public transportation**- Train: Leisnig station
- Leisnig lies on the Borsdorf-Coswig railway line. Leisnig station is regularly served by the RB 110 line.

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Additional information

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Author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Verena Daser

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Mildenstein Castle and Boot Museum with giant boot in Leisnig
- Kloster Buch
- Forest nature trail

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Safety guidelines

It is recommended to hike with an online map/navigation, as signage is not available everywhere.

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Contact

04703 Leisnig

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