- 2: 45 pm
- 10,70 km
- 36 m
- 31 m
- 128 m
- 154 m
- 26 m
- Start: Groitzsch
- Destination: Löbnitz-Bennewitz
The hiking trail is dedicated to Ulrike von Levetzow, who was baptized in the former Löbnitz-Bennewitz manor. She was perhaps the last love interest of the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Distance from Groitzsch to Löbnitz-Bennewitz: approx. 6,5 km
Connection route Löbnitz-Bennewitz to Profen: approx. 4,0 km
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Path surfaces
Best Season
Directions
The hiking trail starts at the Groitzsch town tower near the market square. Passing the Frauenkirche, it also touches the ruins of the Wiprechtsburg. As the castle of Count Wiprecht von Groitzsch, it was of great historical importance and is considered the oldest stone building in Saxony. Next, the trail enters the "Pfarrholz" nature reserve, a species-rich floodplain forest area through which the Schwennigke flows. It continues past the villages of Altengroitzsch and Saasdorf via Gatzen to Löbnitz-Bennewitz. The tour ends here at the former manor, the place where Ulrike von Levetzow was baptized. This route is approximately 6,5 km long.
The path is marked with a yellow horizontal bar on a white background.
The scenic connecting path from Löbnitz-Bennewitz to Profen station is also signposted. The return journey can be started from here. This connecting path is approximately 4 km long.
Tour features
refreshment possibility
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, water and provisions if needed.
Arrival & Parking
By car: follow B2 to Groitzsch
- Bus 100: Markkleeberg - Groitzsch (HP Groitzsch, Markt)
- By public transport: Take the RB13 or RE12 to the Pegau stop. Then take bus line 271 to the Groitzsch (near Pegau), Markt stop.
author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author's tip
- museum complex with tower
- Wiprechtsburg ruins
- Gatzen game reserve
- former manor Löbnitz-Bennewitz
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