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Leithen Mill, Brösen – Giksteich Brösen loop from Leisnig

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Mittelsachsen

Leisnig

Leithen Mill, Brösen – Giksteich Brösen loop from Leisnig

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Leithen Mill, Brösen – Giksteich Brösen loop from Leisnig

03:37

13.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

Der kleine Moschwitzwald

Forest

1.74 km

Forest rest area with shelter

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actually the way is too nice to stop ... 😉🚲

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2.15 km

Forest Trail Along the Schanzenbach

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Very nice path on the Schanzenbach. Past the Schanzenbachmühle and the Miette Mühle.

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2.83 km

Schanzen Mill

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The Schanzenmühle is one of seven mills in the Schanzenbachtal and also the gem of Tautendorf, a 60-person town near Leisnig.

In 1558 it was mentioned for the first time. …

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4.01 km

Picnic area in Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

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cute place, idyllic location, a bit neglected but okay

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4.63 km

Leithen Mill, Brösen

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The Leithenmühle is a beautiful, old excursion restaurant. It is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are …

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5.79 km

Schanzenbach Stream in Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

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The Giksteich - light green - a jewel in the European mosaic

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5.84 km

Giksmutter Rock Formation

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According to legend, the devil here turned a peasant woman into stone in the field because she did not want to give him your soul.

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6.25 km

Giksteich Brösen

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Mühlteich or Giksteich Brösen. On the "North Shore" rest area with display board.

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

3.89 km

2.29 km

1.99 km

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.28 km

2.75 km

796 m

747 m

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

9°C

4°C

76 %

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Leithen Mill, Brösen – Giksteich Brösen loop from Leisnig

Forest rest area with shelter

Forest Trail Along the Schanzenbach

Schanzen Mill

Picnic area in Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

Leithen Mill, Brösen

Schanzenbach Stream in Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

Giksmutter Rock Formation

Giksteich Brösen

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