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Natural history in the Leipzig region

Explore geological diversity

The Leipzig region is full of distinctive geological and natural features. Geotopes reveal the formation of the landscape and how it was mined by humans.

At exhibits, guided tours and excursions, you can learn more about the geological history.

Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural history of the region.

Geoportals in the region

Geoportal - Museum Steinarbeiterhaus Hohburg

This half-timbered building from 1802 depicts the life style of the quarry workers, as well as the history of the North-Western Saxon stone industry.

Marking stone on the Rochlitz mountain in the forest, hiking, family excursion, nature experiences

Geoportal - Porphyry house, Rochlitz Hill

The Geoportal information centre is located in the Gleisbergbruch's former social building. It offers the perfect conditions for lessons on nature and for encounters with flora and fauna.

Geoportal - Röcknitz Manor

The Röcknitz manor, with its permanent exhibition - "Time - Change - Stone. Moving geology of a landscape" educates visitors on the history of our landscape since huge volcanic eruptions.

Mügeln station with narrow-gauge railway, geology, geoportal

Geoportal - Schmalspurbahnhof Mügeln

It is anticipated that in august 2019 a new geoportal of the geopark "Porphyry Stone Kingdom in Saxony" will open at the Mügeln narrow-gauge railway station.

Geoportal - Schaddelmühle Grimma

Here you will find general information about Geopark Porphyrland with its topics, explanations of the genesis of the clays and kaolin in the crystalline porphyries as well as an introduction to historical issues in industrial ceramics production.

"Small Hill" Geo Route in Hohburg

"Small Hill" Geo Route - Discovery Tours in the Leipzig Region

Kleiner Berg Hohburg ©Kati Lange

Hohburg mining path

Hohburg mining path - Discovery Tours in the Leipzig Region

Hohburg mining path © Kati Lange

"Rocky path" Grimma

The "Rocky Path" in Grimma - Discovery Tours in the Leipzig Region

Panorama from Grimma © Wolfgang Siesing