Red porphyry wall in Leisnig

The slightly inclined flow texture of the red rock is clearly visible. This indicates that the rock was formed during a non-explosive volcanic phase. During this time, the lava was able to flow relatively calmly out of the volcanic vents and cooled rapidly.

The red porphyry wall in Leisnig is an impressive testament to the Rotliegend supervolcanism in what is now the Porphyrland Geopark. The non-explosive phase was followed approximately 290 million years ago by the highly explosive and eruptive phase of the supervolcanism.

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