Naunhof combines an approximately two-hour town walk, a well-equipped outdoor swimming pool and cycling connections to the surrounding forests and lakes. This gives you several options for planning your visit: explore local history on foot, enjoy the swimming facilities or take a cycling tour. A walking route starts at the market square, while a long-distance cycle route passes through the town.
Local history on a walking tour
The Naunhof town walk starts at the market square and takes around two hours. Along the way, it passes through the Stadtgut, where former industrial wasteland has been transformed into new spaces. A detour takes you to the Tower Clock Museum, which focuses on timekeeping and the history of clocks. The route also includes the Evangelical Lutheran town church and continues to the Old Crane Works, a remnant of industrial heritage. Check the route details before setting out. Before visiting the museum, check the current conditions, and confirm on site whether the church is accessible.
Clocks, organ and industrial heritage
The Tower Clock Museum displays restored mechanical tower clocks, a tower clock and carillon mechanism, as well as master and slave clocks. Its focus on timekeeping makes the detour a specific addition to the town walk. You can round off your visit at the museum café with an original Naunhof potato cake; check in advance whether it is available during your visit.
The town church has an organ built by Friedrich Ladegast and is considered a regional cultural center. Concerts are held there regularly; the current program may change. The Old Crane Works hosts craft workshops, musical events and festivals. Its event program may also change.
Outdoor swimming and activities
The outdoor swimming pool has swimming and non-swimming pools, a diving pit with 3- and 5-meter platforms, and a separate paddling pool. Other facilities include shaded sunbathing lawns, a playground, beach volleyball, beach handball and table tennis. Changing facilities, lockers and showers are also available, along with a kiosk. The pool therefore offers a range of swimming and sports activities in one place.
Forests, lakes and cycling routes
Naunhof lies in the Parthenaue and is surrounded by the largest contiguous forest area southeast of Leipzig. The town is part of the Leipzig New Lakeland; lakes for swimming, forests and cycling routes characterize the surrounding landscape. An extended network of cycle paths connects Naunhof with the forest and lake district and neighboring towns. The 60-kilometer Parthe-Mulde cycle route from Leipzig to Grimma also passes through the town. This means there is both a network of routes connecting to the surrounding area and a long-distance route with a specified total length. Check route conditions before setting off.
Regional context
The wider destination of Leipzig District includes the Leipzig New Lakeland, with 22 new lakes covering a total water area of 70 km². These figures give an impression of the wider region, while Naunhof itself stands out for its location in the Parthenaue, its outdoor swimming pool and its cycling connections.
Visitor information and accommodation search
The town and tourist information office is located at the railway station. It provides advice on tourist attractions and accommodation bookings; you can also get tickets there for municipal and cultural events, as well as souvenirs. It is a useful point of contact if, alongside planning your overnight stay, you have questions about local offerings or event tickets.
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