Leubsdorf – Hiking Trails, Flöhatal Cycle Path and Circular Route in Hohenfichte

Leubsdorf combines marked trails leading from its districts into the surrounding area with a specific circular route in Hohenfichte. This means that both exploring on foot and cycling the Flöhatal Cycle Path are options during your stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Leubsdorf, these activities can help you plan your trip.

Hiking, Cycling and Rail Travel

Marked hiking trails lead from the districts into the surrounding area; the Flöhatal Cycle Path runs through all of Leubsdorf’s districts. The railway line between Flöha, Pockau and Marienberg runs parallel to the Flöha River and the cycle path; there are stops in Hohenfichte and Leubsdorf. As services may change, check the current timetable before travelling by train.

The Circular Route in Hohenfichte

A circular route through the valleys of the Flöha and the Große Lößnitz begins and ends at the wooden bridge in Hohenfichte. It is 9.7 kilometres long, involves around 170 metres of ascent and reaches a highest point of 459 metres above sea level. According to a route description published in 2015, the trail crosses fields and passes through forests, crosses the Große Lößnitz and reaches a viewpoint with a panorama stretching from Augustusburg to Oederan. The distance and ascent give you specific figures to help plan your trip; the landscape ranges from fields and forests to views from Augustusburg towards Oederan.

The distinction is useful when choosing: the circular route has specified figures for distance, ascent and highest point; the marked trails lead from the districts into the surrounding area.

The Bridge and Sightseeing in Hohenfichte

The covered wooden bridge in Hohenfichte is one of Leubsdorf’s attractions. A route description from 2015 mentions information boards inside the bridge to help hikers find their way. Check local conditions before setting out. A steam locomotive dating from 1921 is described as still being under restoration; visits are possible by arrangement with the management.

Mittelsachsen as a Wider Travel Destination

The wider travel destination of Mittelsachsen offers further, clearly distinct themes. The 353-metre-high Rochlitzer Berg is a remnant of volcanic activity and contains red porphyry tuff, described as unique in Germany and Europe. In Freiberg, the terra mineralia exhibition at Freudenstein Castle displays more than 3,500 minerals, gemstones and meteorites.

Rochsburg Castle has housed a museum since 1911. The “People Make Clothes” exhibition features 52 costumes from 1,000 years of European fashion history. The Mittelsächsischer Kultursommer is an annual, three-month summer festival with more than 40 events in Mittelsachsen; individual programmes vary. The “Reiche Zeche” teaching mine offers insights into mining: underground tours usually begin with a shaft descent, typically via the “Reiche Zeche” shaft. The cage reaches the loading point at a depth of around 150 metres.

Discover more destinations: Striegistal, Rochlitz, Freiberg, Rossau, Frankenberg/Sachsen, Brand-Erbisdorf, Ostrau, Sayda

Return to the overview of the wider travel destination: Mittelsachsen.