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Leipziger Teich – Zörbig Castle loop from Zörbig
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesWittenbergAnhalt-BitterfeldZörbig
Leipziger Teich – Zörbig Castle loop from Zörbig
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Leipziger Teich – Zörbig Castle loop from Zörbig
00:52
3.40km
10m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 14, 2026
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246 m
Protestant Town Church of St. Mauritius Zörbig
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The St. Mauritius Church is located south of the market in Zörbig. It was first mentioned in a papal document in 1202. At that time, the abbot of the monastery on Petersberg was the supervisory officer for the Zörbig parish.
There is architectural history about the Zörbiger St. Mauritius church is little known. The church building was built from rubble stones. In 1518 the church burned down completely in a major fire and stood empty for 19 years.
In 1539 Zörbig converted to Protestant teaching. In 1541 the church was completely finished again (in the late Gothic style). The Zörbig Altar, whose creator is unknown, was influenced by the South German Baroque. It is 6.50 m high and 2.80 m wide.
In 1881/1882 this altar was removed during a comprehensive church renovation. It should not disturb the visual impression of the new colorful glass windows. During the renovation in 1935/1936 it was put back in its original place.
The baptismal font, a valuable stonemason's work made of sandstone in the shape of an octagonal chalice from 1699, stands in front of the choir. The altar, baptismal font and pulpit were donations from Duke August of Saxony Mecklenburg. The carved early Gothic wooden cross hangs in the triumphal arch. The organ in the expanded housing of the previous organ from 1819 was rebuilt in 1929 in the local workshops of the Hoforgelanstalt by Wilhelm Rühlmann.
In the tower hall there is the heavily weathered gravestone of the Zörbig chronicler Elteste and a gravestone carved from stone from the Middle Ages. In the choir, to the left of the altar, there is the relief grave slab with the portrait of the Zörbig castle captain Georg Anger from 1522 and to the right there is a highly raised relief grave slab of a Mr. von Rauchfuß from 1584. On the front wall of the southern aisle is the stone baroque grave monument of Zörbiger Amtmannes Droll can be found. The painting on the vaults dates from the time of the renovation in 1881/1882.
Source: stadt-zoerbig.de/de/kirche/evang-stadtkirche-st-mauritius-spaetgotische-stadtkirche-stadt-zoerbig.html
with information board on site
There is architectural history about the Zörbiger St. Mauritius church is little known. The church building was built from rubble stones. In 1518 the church burned down completely in a major fire and stood empty for 19 years.
In 1539 Zörbig converted to Protestant teaching. In 1541 the church was completely finished again (in the late Gothic style). The Zörbig Altar, whose creator is unknown, was influenced by the South German Baroque. It is 6.50 m high and 2.80 m wide.
In 1881/1882 this altar was removed during a comprehensive church renovation. It should not disturb the visual impression of the new colorful glass windows. During the renovation in 1935/1936 it was put back in its original place.
The baptismal font, a valuable stonemason's work made of sandstone in the shape of an octagonal chalice from 1699, stands in front of the choir. The altar, baptismal font and pulpit were donations from Duke August of Saxony Mecklenburg. The carved early Gothic wooden cross hangs in the triumphal arch. The organ in the expanded housing of the previous organ from 1819 was rebuilt in 1929 in the local workshops of the Hoforgelanstalt by Wilhelm Rühlmann.
In the tower hall there is the heavily weathered gravestone of the Zörbig chronicler Elteste and a gravestone carved from stone from the Middle Ages. In the choir, to the left of the altar, there is the relief grave slab with the portrait of the Zörbig castle captain Georg Anger from 1522 and to the right there is a highly raised relief grave slab of a Mr. von Rauchfuß from 1584. On the front wall of the southern aisle is the stone baroque grave monument of Zörbiger Amtmannes Droll can be found. The painting on the vaults dates from the time of the renovation in 1881/1882.
Source: stadt-zoerbig.de/de/kirche/evang-stadtkirche-st-mauritius-spaetgotische-stadtkirche-stadt-zoerbig.html
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735 m
Reinhold Schmidt Memorial
Highlight • Monument
The chroniclers can be counted among the great sons. They researched the city's history and recorded it for future generations. The first was the theologian Friedrich Gottfried Elteste, who worked as an archive deacon in Zörbig. In addition to his spiritual duties, he devoted himself to historical research and wrote the "Detailed Message from the City of Zörbig, Leipzig 1727 1737".
The barber and surgeon Gottfried Daniel Wilhelm Frost left a handwritten chronicle of Zörbig (begun in 1813 and finished in 1849), the original of which was in the possession of Reinhold Schmidt.
Another chronicler was the theologian Friedrich Heinrich Ferdinand Rapmund, cantor and rector in Zörbig. He continued his work, which was based on Elteste, until 1849. It was printed by N. Norbert Walther in Zörbig.
In 1902 the "History and Description of the City of Zörbig" by Reinhold Schmidt (October 1, 1847 (in Ostrau) - October 1, 1906) was published.
He was the son of a priest and had suffered since his youth. Nevertheless, after obtaining his high school diploma, he studied economics and statistics. R. Schmidt worked for a short time as co-editor of the Hallischer Courier. As a private scholar, his father moved away from the family after his retirement. He published essays and incidents in the Zörbiger Boten and other magazines, collected valuable objects and gave them to the Halle Provincial Museum.
Reinhold Schmidt specified in his will that his assets should be donated to various charitable purposes. Part of this benefited the city of Zörbig. The writer served on the board of the Beautification Association. He erected a monument to him on the wall near his apartment (in the Dorotheenhof).
Source: stadt-zoerbig.de/de/grosse-soehne-der-stadt/reinhold-schmidt.html
with information board
The barber and surgeon Gottfried Daniel Wilhelm Frost left a handwritten chronicle of Zörbig (begun in 1813 and finished in 1849), the original of which was in the possession of Reinhold Schmidt.
Another chronicler was the theologian Friedrich Heinrich Ferdinand Rapmund, cantor and rector in Zörbig. He continued his work, which was based on Elteste, until 1849. It was printed by N. Norbert Walther in Zörbig.
In 1902 the "History and Description of the City of Zörbig" by Reinhold Schmidt (October 1, 1847 (in Ostrau) - October 1, 1906) was published.
He was the son of a priest and had suffered since his youth. Nevertheless, after obtaining his high school diploma, he studied economics and statistics. R. Schmidt worked for a short time as co-editor of the Hallischer Courier. As a private scholar, his father moved away from the family after his retirement. He published essays and incidents in the Zörbiger Boten and other magazines, collected valuable objects and gave them to the Halle Provincial Museum.
Reinhold Schmidt specified in his will that his assets should be donated to various charitable purposes. Part of this benefited the city of Zörbig. The writer served on the board of the Beautification Association. He erected a monument to him on the wall near his apartment (in the Dorotheenhof).
Source: stadt-zoerbig.de/de/grosse-soehne-der-stadt/reinhold-schmidt.html
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835 m
Leipziger Teich Fountain
Highlight • Lake
The pond is in the middle of the town and is also a popular fishing spot
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968 m
Leipziger Teich
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2.90 km
Victor Blüthgen Memorial
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The poet Victor Blüthgen (04.01.1844 - 02.04.1920) was born the son of the post office forwarder on Langen Strasse. After attending the Francke Foundation and studying theology in Halle, Blüthgen turned to writing after a short time as a private tutor, working as an editor until 1880, including for the magazine "Die Gartenlaube", then freelance in Berlin and Freienwalde. He earned particular merit with children's and young adult literature. He always felt connected to his hometown of Zörbig, of which Victor Blüthgen was made an honorary citizen in 1904. In 1914, Bad Freienwalde awarded him honorary citizenship and both cities named a street after him.
Large parts of his literary estate are in the possession of the Heimat-Verein Zörbig e.V.. The poet is recognized in the encyclopedias of several countries, in the Oderlandmuseum Bad Freienwalde and in the Heimatmuseum Zörbig. In 1995, the Heimat-Verein Zörbig e.V., supported by funding from the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the district and the municipality, published stories and poems with the title "Oh, who could do that!" in a small volume. The memorial is located on Birkenallee, near the sports hall.
Source: stadt-zoerbig.de/de/grosse-soehne-der-stadt/victor-bluethgen.html
with information board
Large parts of his literary estate are in the possession of the Heimat-Verein Zörbig e.V.. The poet is recognized in the encyclopedias of several countries, in the Oderlandmuseum Bad Freienwalde and in the Heimatmuseum Zörbig. In 1995, the Heimat-Verein Zörbig e.V., supported by funding from the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the district and the municipality, published stories and poems with the title "Oh, who could do that!" in a small volume. The memorial is located on Birkenallee, near the sports hall.
Source: stadt-zoerbig.de/de/grosse-soehne-der-stadt/victor-bluethgen.html
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2.97 km
Zörbig Castle
Highlight • Castle
with an information board on the stone bridge & information board at the parking lot
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3.07 km
Burgbrunnen (15th Century Castle Well)
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from the 15th century
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3.40 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
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1.49 km
1.27 km
418 m
206 m
Surfaces
1.61 km
774 m
473 m
299 m
222 m
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