Roßleben

Roßleben is a municipality in Thuringia that extends through the Unstrut River valley, with residential areas surrounded by farmland and gentle rolling hills. The landscape creates a rural character with open fields and scattered buildings integrated into the natural terrain.

The region gained economic importance through potash mining during the industrial period, which drove infrastructure development and population growth. This mining activity shaped the economic character of the area for generations to come.

The Klosterschule Roßleben functions as one of Germany's oldest boarding schools since 1554 and shapes the community as an educational hub. It attracts students from around the world, creating an international presence that influences local cultural life.

The district is connected to neighboring municipalities by public transport and offers basic administrative services at the town hall. Spring and autumn are pleasant times to explore the rural surroundings and walking paths through the valley.

The municipality was created in its current form through a merger of several villages in 2019, bringing together ten distinct neighborhoods under one administration. This union created a diverse settlement pattern that includes both small historic village centers and newer residential areas.

Location: Roßleben-Wiehe

Elevation above the sea: 119 m

Shares border with: Querfurt, Kaiserpfalz, Nausitz

Website: http://rossleben-wiehe.info

GPS coordinates: 51.29778,11.43333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46