- 2:25 h
- 32.99 km
- 134 m
- 164 m
- 135 m
- 196 m
- 61 m
- Start: Rochlitz
- Destination: Leisnig
Rochlitz Castle with its two towers "Lichte Jupe" and "Finstre Jupe" was built to secure the victory over the Western Slavs. Find out more about the history of the castle on a guided tour or by visiting the permanent exhibition. www.schloss-rochlitz.de
Colditz Castle not only tells a medieval story, but also of the escape attempts of Allied officers who were held as prisoners of war in Colditz Castle between 1939 and 1945. The castle is also the venue for the "Colditz Classic", a series of classical concerts on the Blüthner grand piano. www.schloss-colditz.de
Mildenstein Castle, situated on a spur above the Freiberg Mulde, is one of the oldest castles in the Saxon settlement areas. In addition to exhibitions, guided tours and events, you can also take part in an interactive treasure hunt with an escape room and find the "Treasure of the One-Eyed Man". www.burg-mildenstein.de
More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
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Directions
The cycle tour starts at Rochlitz Castle and initially leads along the Mühlgraben to the Mulde cycle path. The route leads past Rochlitz town center along the banks of the Mulde to Klinkbornweg. The route continues along Hochuferstraße past Rochlitz railroad station and over the Zwickauer Mulde. The route continues through the villages of Penna and Kralapp to Colditz. At the traffic circle on the ring road, take the second exit and continue in the direction of the market. Keep right at Colditz Castle and follow the Mulde cycle path to Kleinsermuth. At the end of the village, cross the Freiberger Mulde and take the next right fork to Erlln. The route now passes the villages of Erlln, Maaschwitz, Tanndorf and Marschwitz. In Wiesenthal, you have to cross the Mulde again to Altleisnig. From there, the route continues via Tragwitz and past the impressive Mildenstein Castle to the finish in Leisnig.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, weatherproof clothing, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.
Directions & Parking facilities
By car from Leipzig via the A72 to Rochlitz.
- Rochlitz Castle parking lot
- Parking lot "Am Klinkborn" (free of charge)
- Parking lot Obere Lindenbergstraße (free of charge)
- Geithain railroad station: via the KoRoLa cycle route (approx. 8 km) to the start of the Mulderadweg in Rochlitz
- Leisnig railroad station
From Leipzig main station, take the train to Geithain and then the 628 bus (towards Waldheim, Niedermarkt) to Rochlitz, Bahnhofsstraße.
From Leisnig back to Rochlitz (starting point): Take bus 924 from Leisnig station to Hartha, Nordstraße. Continue by bus 628 to Rochlitz, Mathesiusstraße.
Additional information
More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
Author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
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