Discover Rollsdorf

In Rollsdorf, architectural history meets paths through varied landscapes. St. Petri is an example of neo-Gothic architecture; a path runs along the shore of Bindersee, while the route through the Rösetal valley passes vineyards and follows a stream. This offers different ways to focus on culture, lakeside views, and hiking. During your stay, you can decide whether you would rather focus on the church, views across the reed beds, or the easy hike through the Rösetal valley.

St. Petri: Architectural Style and Inscription

St. Petri in Rollsdorf is a neo-Gothic rubble-stone building and was dedicated in 1903. “Neo-Gothic” describes the architectural style, while “rubble-stone building” describes the construction method. The baptismal font bears the inscription “1573.” The dates refer to different things: 1903 is the year the church was dedicated, while 1573 appears as an inscription on the baptismal font. In summer 2017, St. Petri was designated an “Open Church.” The dedication, the inscription on the baptismal font, and the designation are three separate dates associated with the church.

Hiking at Bindersee and through the Rösetal Valley

A path from Rollsdorf runs along the western shore of Bindersee, offering views across the reed beds to the lake. A second option is the easy, 4.3-kilometer hiking trail through the Rösetal valley. It runs from Seeburg to Bindersee via Rollsdorf, through vineyards and alongside a small stream. The trail follows a well-maintained gravel path. The two routes offer different experiences: the western shore route focuses on the lakeside setting and views of the lake, while vineyards, the stream, and the easy rating define the Rösetal route. You can therefore choose between two specific highlights: views across the reed beds or an easy hike through the Rösetal valley, among vineyards and alongside a stream.

Special Natural Features

The FND “Senkungsspaltensystem bei Rollsdorf” (subsidence fissure system near Rollsdorf) is a special habitat where rare elements of dry and semi-dry grasslands have become established. These include Ausdauernder Windsbock and Sandveilchen. This natural feature differs from the reed beds at Bindersee: the FND is notable for dry and semi-dry grassland species, while the lakeshore offers views of the reeds and lake. Special plants at this unique site and lakeside vegetation along Bindersee thus offer two distinct natural highlights.

Activities Around Süßer See

There are other recreational activities around Süßer See. Visitors can sail and surf, walk and hike along the shore, and use a 15-kilometer paved cycle path. The E11 European long-distance path and the Saale-Harz long-distance cycle route are also part of the regional trail network. Fishing is possible with a fishing license. The lake area also offers wellness facilities; pedal boats and rowing boats are available for hire. The options range from water sports and lakeside paths to cycling and wellness.

Getting There

Bus route 440 serves Rollsdorf. If you plan to travel by bus, check the current timetable before setting off.

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Go to the main travel overview: Seegebiet Mansfelder Land.