- 2:45 h
- 10.70 km
- 36 m
- 31 m
- 128 m
- 154 m
- 26 m
- Start: Groitzsch
- Destination: Löbnitz-Bennewitz
The hiking trail is dedicated to Ulrike von Levetzow, who was baptized at the former manor Löbnitz-Bennewitz. She was perhaps the last love of the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Distance from Groitzsch to Löbnitz-Bennewitz: approx. 6.5 km
Connecting path from Löbnitz-Bennewitz to Profen: approx. 4.0 km
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Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hiking trail starts at the town tower in Groitzsch near the market square. Passing the Frauenkirche, it also touches the ruins of Wiprechtsburg. This was historically significant as the castle of Count Wiprecht of Groitzsch and is considered the oldest stone building in Saxony. Next, the path enters the nature reserve “Pfarrholz,” a species-rich floodplain forest area, which is crossed by the Schwennigke river. Passing the villages of Altengroitzsch and Saasdorf, the route continues via Gatzen to Löbnitz-Bennewitz. Here, the route ends at the former manor, the baptism place of Ulrike von Levetzow. This stretch is approx. 6.5 km.
The path is marked with a yellow horizontal bar on a white background.
Also signposted is the scenic connecting path from Löbnitz-Bennewitz to Profen station. From there, the return journey can be started. This connecting path covers approx. 4 km.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, water and provisions if needed.
Directions & Parking facilities
By car: follow B2 to Groitzsch
- Bus 100: Markkleeberg - Groitzsch (stop Groitzsch, market)
- By public transport: take RB13 or RE12 to Pegau station. Continue with bus line 271 to Groitzsch (near Pegau), market stop.
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Museum complex with tower
- Ruins of Wiprechtsburg
- Wild animal enclosure Gatzen
- former manor Löbnitz-Bennewitz
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