Discover Leubsdorf: Hiking Trails and the Flöhatal Cycle Route

Leubsdorf is easy to explore on foot and by bike. The Hohenfichte circular hike leads through fields and forests, crosses the Große Lößnitz and offers views stretching from Augustusburg to Oederan. The Flöhatal Cycle Route also runs through all the districts, while signposted hiking trails lead from the districts into the surrounding area. This means there are two distinct options: a clearly defined tour and a cycling route that connects the whole municipality.

The circular route near Hohenfichte

The 9.7-kilometre circular hike through the valleys of the Flöha and the Große Lößnitz starts and ends at the covered wooden bridge in Hohenfichte. It involves around 170 metres of ascent, and its highest point is 459 metres above sea level. These details give you specific points of reference when factoring the distance and elevation profile into your day’s plans.

Along the way, the trail passes through fields and forests and crosses the Große Lößnitz. From a viewpoint, the panorama stretches from Augustusburg to Oederan. The alternation of valley sections, woodland and open views gives the circular hike its own distinctive landscape character.

The cycle route and railway as points of reference

The Flöhatal Cycle Route runs through every district of Leubsdorf. The railway line between Flöha, Pockau and Marienberg runs parallel to the Flöha and the cycle route, with stops in Hohenfichte and Leubsdorf. This gives you different points of reference for your stay: the cycle route as a continuous route through the districts, and the two named railway stops. For a specific train journey, please check the current timetable.

A landmark in Hohenfichte

The covered wooden bridge in Hohenfichte is also one of Leubsdorf’s sights. As the start and finish point of the circular route, it also offers a clear point of reference for anyone planning to include the hike in their day.

Plan your stay around your interests

The cycle route through all the districts and the circular hike starting and ending in Hohenfichte offer different points of reference: one follows the municipality, while the other is a specific hiking route. If you are choosing between these options, you can decide early on what you would like to focus on during your stay.

Central Saxony: natural history and culture

The wider destination of Central Saxony offers further distinct themes in natural history and culture. Rochlitzer Berg, which rises 353 metres, is a remnant of volcanic activity; its red porphyry tuff is considered unique in Germany and Europe. Rochsburg Castle has housed a museum since 1911. Its “Leute machen Kleider” (“People Make Clothes”) exhibition showcases 52 costumes spanning 1,000 years of European fashion history. The terra mineralia exhibition at Freudenstein Castle presents more than 3,500 minerals, gemstones and meteorites. Sailing is also possible at Kriebstein Reservoir. Underground tours at the “Reiche Zeche” teaching mine usually begin with a cable-carriage ride down the “Reiche Zeche” shaft; the cage reaches the shaft station at a depth of around 150 metres.

Discover more destinations: Claußnitz, Oberschöna, Niederwiesa, Weißenborn/Erzgebirge, Leisnig, Eppendorf, Frauenstein, Großhartmannsdorf.

Back to the wider travel overview: Central Saxony.