Marked hiking trails lead from Leubsdorf’s districts into the surrounding area, and the Flöhatal Cycle Route runs through all the districts. You can plan your days around hiking trails into the surrounding countryside or a cycling tour through the districts. There is also a specific circular route near Hohenfichte to help you plan a hike.
On foot: hiking trails and a circular route near Hohenfichte
A regional route description from 2015 introduces a 9.7-kilometre circular hike through the valleys of the Flöha and the Große Lößnitz. The wooden bridge in Hohenfichte is both the starting point and the finish. The route includes around 170 metres of elevation gain; its highest point is 459 metres above sea level.
The route crosses fields, passes through forests and crosses the Große Lößnitz. From a viewpoint, the panorama stretches from Augustusburg to Oederan. The distance and ascent give you a rough guide for planning your day; plan your walking time to suit your pace. Check local access and trail information before setting out.
Cycle route, rail and getting your bearings
The railway line between Flöha, Pockau and Marienberg runs parallel to the Flöha and the Flöhatal Cycle Route; there are stops in Hohenfichte and Leubsdorf. These are two different reference points for planning your trip: the cycle route runs through all the districts, while the train stops in the two localities. Check the current timetable for specific train journeys.
Parking is available at the wooden bridge; an Erzgebirgsbahn stop is nearby. Check this local access information before your hike.
Places of interest in Hohenfichte
The covered wooden bridge in Hohenfichte is one of Leubsdorf’s attractions; information boards inside help hikers find their way. Another attraction is a steam locomotive dating from 1921. It can be viewed by prior arrangement with the management.
Choose your accommodation based on the focus of your trip
When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Leubsdorf, it helps to decide first what you plan to focus on. A hiking trip can be planned around the circular route in Hohenfichte; for a cycling trip, the Flöhatal Cycle Route runs through all the districts. If you plan to travel by train, take the stops in Hohenfichte and Leubsdorf into account and check the current timetable. This way, you can base your accommodation search on the activities you actually plan to make time for.
In the wider destination of Mittelsachsen
If you are planning a broader trip, you can explore the wider destination of Mittelsachsen as a cultural setting in its own right. Rochsburg Castle has housed a museum since 1911; the “Leute machen Kleider” exhibition there displays 52 costumes spanning 1,000 years of European fashion history. At Freudenstein Castle in Freiberg, the terra mineralia exhibition showcases more than 3,500 minerals, gemstones and meteorites. The 353-metre-high Rochlitzer Berg is a remnant of volcanic activity; its red porphyry tuff is considered unique in Germany and Europe. The Mittelsächsischer Kultursommer also takes place every year as a three-month summer festival with more than 40 events; individual programmes vary. If event dates matter for your accommodation dates, check the programme for the relevant year.
Discover more destinations: Ostrau, RoĂźwein, Leisnig, Rossau, HalsbrĂĽcke, Augustusburg, Penig, Neuhausen/Erzgebirge
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