Rötha

Rötha, on the old trade route from Altenburg to Leipzig, was first mentioned in a document in 1127. Today, the town is best known for its two churches.

Not far from the market square, the Georgenkirche church with its baroque spire dominates the skyline of the old town. St. Mary's Church, which is currently used as a place of worship, was once built on the site of the village of Theka. The church's patron at the time, Christian August Freiherr von Friesen, gave both churches the world-famous organs built by master organ builder Gottfried Silbermann. Fortunately, interest in organ tours and visits continues unabated.

In the town's museum of local history, you can get a taste of world history when the castle of the von Friesen family was chosen as the headquarters of the allies against Napoleon in October 1813 and emperors and kings came and went here.

Espenhain used to be known primarily for its lignite mining and factories. Today, the district is a popular hiking destination. A lookout tower rises 33 meters into the sky on the Trageser Hochhalde. Climbers can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed panoramic view of the Leipzig New Lake District.

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