Discover Hohenleipisch

Discover Hohenleipisch through hiking trails between fruit-growing and mining landscapes, the Der Loben moorland and a long pottery tradition. Fruit growing and village history add to these highlights. You can tailor your stay to the landscape, outdoor activities or crafts.

Hiking trails with different highlights

The 11-kilometre Fruit and Mining Trail starts in Hohenleipisch. It connects flowering meadows and diverse fruit-growing landscapes with former mining pits. The 8-kilometre hike “In the Realm of the Blossom Queen” also starts in the village. It explores the southern fruit-growing region of the nature park, where old cherry trees shape the landscape.

The two routes differ in both length and landscape: the Fruit and Mining Trail is three kilometres longer and combines orchards with former mining pits, while the Blossom Queen trail focuses on the old cherry landscape and fruit-growing region. Another option is the signposted “Exploring the Der Loben Moorland” route. It is about 8 kilometres long and starts near Hohenleipisch. The Der Loben nature trail features well-maintained paths, information boards, a lookout tower and a sun deck. Check the latest route details before setting out.

Moorland and protected nature

Der Loben is considered one of the last large, largely intact moorlands in southern Brandenburg. The Hohenleipisch nature reserve covers around 169 hectares. About 88 hectares within the reserve are set aside for natural development without direct human influence.

The protected landscape includes a large, continuous and largely undisturbed forest with oak-mixed woodland rich in pine and a diverse layer of dwarf shrubs. The old, structurally diverse oak forest around the Hohenleipisch bunkers is an important hunting ground for bats. These conservation and woodland themes offer another perspective on the area’s natural environment alongside its hiking trails.

Fruit growing and apple-themed attractions

Hohenleipisch is associated with cherry and strawberry cultivation. Between Hohenleipisch and Kraupa lies a public orchard meadow where fruit can be picked for personal use, depending on the season. The harvest varies by season.

The approximately 50-kilometre Apple Route also passes through Hohenleipisch and Döllingen; information stops about apples can be found along the way. Check the route details before setting off. In nearby Döllingen, an approximately three-hectare pomological teaching and display garden is devoted to old varieties of apples, pears and other fruit. You can encounter fruit-growing both in the landscape and in the garden’s variety of cultivars.

Pottery traditions in Hohenleipisch

Rich clay deposits and pottery skills passed down through generations helped make Hohenleipisch an important pottery centre. Töpferei Lück and Töpferei Biebach carry on this tradition. Their handmade products include tableware, garden ceramics and decorative pieces.

The workshop of Töpferei Anett Lück displays ceramic museum pieces, especially the grey stoneware associated with Hohenleipisch’s pottery history. At creative events, visitors can decorate products made from prepared clay forms. Workshop offerings and event dates may change; check the latest information before planning a visit.

Village church and history

Hohenleipisch’s Protestant church was built in 1208 and has a distinctive, restored church tower. It is listed in Brandenburg’s register of cultural monuments for Elbe-Elster under reference number 09135411. If you are planning a visit, check current access arrangements beforehand.

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