Discover Southern Anhalt

For a trip to Southern Anhalt, local history and nature experiences go hand in hand. Near Radegast, you can plan a hike through a protected landscape; in Gröbzig, Quellendorf, and Radegast, local history and cultural sites explore a range of different themes. The historic windmill in Libehna and the erratic boulder in Locherau, designated a natural monument, also each have their own appeal.

Hiking and nature near Radegast

The Wiesen und Quellbusch bei Radegast FFH site can be explored on a hiking route south of Radegast in the Fuhneaue landscape conservation area. The route is approximately 6 km long. The site includes species-rich meadows, reed grass meadows, moist tall-herb communities, and the Quellbusch alder-ash forest.

An oak planted for peace in 1871 stands along Radegaster Weg, providing shade and inviting visitors to linger. Radegast borders the Cösitzer Teich nature reserve to the southeast and the Fuhneaue landscape conservation area to the south. A landscaped playground with a drinking water fountain is near the route. For further orientation in Radegast, the Fuhneradweg cycle path passes the market square.

Check the latest trail and access conditions before setting out. If the playground or fountain is important to your plans, it is also worth checking their current condition.

Local history and historic sites

Gröbzig is associated with several notable examples of cultural heritage. The Gröbzig Synagogue Museum explores the town’s Jewish history, while the spinning nozzle museum focuses on more than a century of spinning nozzle production. The castle tower, locally known as the “Mauseturm,” houses the local history museum. Together, these sites present distinct themes: the town’s Jewish history, industrial history, and local heritage.

The local history room in Quellendorf preserves documents from eyewitnesses and relating to historical events. Local history is the focus of the room in Radegast. Both sites offer their own perspective on the past: one collection is shaped by documents from eyewitnesses and historical events, while the other focuses on the local history of Radegast.

The reconstructed post mill in Libehna is open to visitors and is considered a destination particularly suited to school classes. The preserved post mill in Libehna dates to 1814. Check the latest access conditions before visiting, as visitor arrangements may change. The “Blue Stone” erratic boulder in Locherau is designated a natural monument.

Walking routes and the seasons

A winter walk leads from Diesdorf into the forest of the Mosigkauer Heide. The hiking route near Radegast offers a guide to the distance at approximately 6 km; the winter walk’s waypoints are Diesdorf and the Mosigkauer Heide. If you plan your trip around the winter walk, check the latest dates and arrangements in advance.

In the wider travel destination of Anhalt-Bitterfeld

Anhalt-Bitterfeld district lies along the Elbe and Mulde rivers, between Dübener Heide and Fläming, and covers 1,450 km². Other destinations in the region have their own themes: the Baroque maze of Altjeßnitz is Germany’s largest surviving Baroque maze and covers 2,600 m². The Zörbig Local History Museum presents the town’s eventful history in twelve rooms, from prehistory and early history to the recent past. Visitors can climb the tower of Zörbig Local History Museum for a far-reaching view across the countryside.

Discover more destinations: Radegast, Storkau, Görzig, Osternienburger Land, Aken, Zörbig, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Köthen (Anhalt).

Back to the wider travel overview: Anhalt-Bitterfeld.