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: October 29, 2025

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Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

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653 m

Giksteich Brösen

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

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1.06 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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1.11 km

Schanzenbach Stream in Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

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

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2.28 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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2.89 km

Picnic area in Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal

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cute place, idyllic location, a bit neglected but okay

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4.07 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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4.75 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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5.16 km

Forest rest area with shelter

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

2.74 km

2.30 km

2.07 km

Surfaces

5.76 km

3.25 km

1.76 km

558 m

493 m

192 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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