Leisnig, municipality of Germany
Leisnig is a town in Mittelsachsen, Saxony, situated along the Freiberger Mulde river and composed of several districts. The town area combines historical structures with rural sections spread across the river valley.
Leisnig developed as a fortified settlement with strategic importance for regional trade routes during the medieval period. Later, it became a significant center for textile and manufacturing industries during industrialization.
The town is easily accessible by car or train and lies close to larger cities like Freiberg and Meissen. A visit can be easily combined with exploring the Mulde Valley since the river runs through the town area.
The town was known for centuries for its water mills powered by the river that shaped the local economy. This waterpower played a key role in developing the region's craft and industrial traditions.
Location: Mittelsachsen
Elevation above the sea: 161 m
Shares border with: Colditz, Großweitzschen, Hartha
Website: https://leisnig.de
GPS coordinates: 51.15950,12.92660
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
Mildenstein Castle
321 m
Buch Abbey
4.3 km
Kloster Marienthal
8.6 km
Matthäikirche
242 m
Kirche Altleisnig zu Polditz
3.4 km
Kirstenmühle-Schanzenbachtal
3.2 km
Kirche Bockelwitz
4.8 km
Eichberg
1.8 km
Staupenbachtal
6.2 km
Lache Alteisnig
2.6 km
Ulmen im Park von Rittergut Böhlen
5.7 km
Fossiler See Börtewitz
7.5 km
Stiefelmuseum
367 m
Eiche an den Schwarzen Teichen Böhlen
6.2 km
Martin-Luther-Kirche
8.7 km
Dorfkirche Gallschütz
7.7 km
Kirche St. Matthäi (Leisnig) (mit Ausstattung) Kirchplatz -
243 m
Rödaer Brücke
3.6 km
Kirche Börtewitz
6.9 km
Brunnen auf der Bergseite Schloßberg -
496 m
Sühnekreuz Wiesenthal -
3.1 km
Mulde road bridge Klosterbuch
3.8 km
Fischendorfer Brücke
758 m
Fischendorfer Muldebrücke
559 m
Manor Korpitzsch
3.1 km
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4.2 km
Sonnenbrunnen
8.8 km
Hochwehr Westewitz
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