Mill hiking trail Leisnig

15.97 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hiking
  • 4:00 h
  • 15.97 km
  • 135 m
  • 135 m
  • 139 m
  • 234 m
  • 95 m
  • Start: Hiking meeting point: Car park Leisnig
  • Destination: Hiking meeting point: Car park Leisnig
The signposted hiking route leads from Leisnig into the Schanzenbach valley and on the way back partly parallel to the Freiberger Mulde into the town.

The surroundings of the town of Leisnig fascinate with a green hilly landscape, which is crossed on this hiking route. Signposted as circular trail no. 7, the route leads along the Schanzenbach past two of the formerly seven water mills: Schanzenmühle and Leithenmühle. The two ponds, Maschinenteich and Mühlteich, invite nature observations. After the half-day route, a visit to the Luther room in the old town estate is worthwhile. Here, the famous Leisnig box regulation is exhibited. On special days, the sounds of the Jehmlich organ can be heard in the church of St. Matthäi.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Starting at the hiking meeting point, the hiker walks towards Meinitz. Along the Schanzenbach, the path passes two of the formerly seven water mills: Schanzenmühle (visit possible by prior arrangement) and Leithenmühle. Two ponds (Maschinenteich and Mühlteich) invite nature observation; the hiker can rest at the rest area. Near the former Zöllnermühle, the main road is crossed. The path continues along the Mulde riverbank to Röda, over the Rosenberg to Gorschmitz, and back to Leisnig.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and if necessary, sun protection. 

Directions & Parking facilities

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.

Car park on Chemnitzer Straße, opposite the outdoor pool
  • Train: Leisnig or Tanndorf station
  • Leisnig is located on the Borsdorf-Coswig railway line. Leisnig station is regularly served by line RB 110.

Author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Verena Daser
License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Schanzenmühle
  • Leithenmühle
  • Luther room with Leisnig box regulation
  • Church of St. Matthäi with Jehmlich organ

Nearby

Contact

Mill hiking trail Leisnig
04703 Leisnig