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Borna

Welcome to Borna, a charming destination in the district of Leipzig, Germany. This town is known for its rich history and impressive architecture, as well as for its many opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

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Attractions in Borna


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 104 m
Descent 169 m

Beyond the borders of Thuringia on the Luther route to Saxony

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from Paul Hentschel,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 56.7 km
Duration 10:30 h
Ascent 368 m
Descent 368 m

On the tracks of great reformers and the beginnings of the Protestant Church between Thuringia and Saxony.

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from Paul Hentschel,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
Bicycle Rides · Leipzig region
“Neuseenland” Cycle Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 95.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 227 m
Descent 232 m

The cycle route leads you past 9 of the 19 new lakes presenting the multifarious change of landscape and structure of the former opencast mining ...

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from Christina Witt,   LEIPZIG REGION
Pilgrim Trail · CHEMNITZ. ZWICKAU. REGION.
Via Porphyria - Pilgrimage in the Land of Red Porphyry
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 164.5 km
Duration 43:10 h
Ascent 1,352 m
Descent 1,352 m

The "Via Porphyria" is a circular route of about 165 kilometers through the landscape of the Mulde and Chemnitz valleys, the Kohrener land, and the ...

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from Bastian Rakow,   Tourismusverband Chemnitz Zwickau Region e. V.
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 107.1 km
Duration 21:29 h
Ascent 388 m
Descent 388 m

Completed hike as part of the "7-Seen-Wanderung 2024" on 2024-05-03, created from my GPS recording. Detailed track data of the hike can be found ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 107 km
Duration 19:40 h
Ascent 240 m
Descent 239 m

Route as part of the "7-Lakes Hike 2022" on 2022-05-06, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data of the hike are listed under "Additional ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Pilgrim Trail · Leipzig region
Lutherweg Saxony from Gnandstein to Borna
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 23.8 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 213 m

The region of the Saxon Uplands is known for its beautiful meadow floodplains and idyllic forest areas. The route begins at Gnandstein Castle, one ...

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from Verena Daser,   LEIPZIG REGION
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 100.5 km
Duration 19:35 h
Ascent 241 m
Descent 237 m

Route from 2021-05-07, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data of the hike can be found under "Additional Info". The elevation ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Pilgrim Trail · Leipzig region
Lutherweg Saxony from Borna to Neukieritzsch
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 11 m
Descent 8 m

The Lutherweg leads the hiker here through the southern Leipzig Neuseenland, a reclaimed former open-pit mining area with many lakes and an ...

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from Verena Daser,   LEIPZIG REGION
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 120.2 km
Duration 24:33 h
Ascent 365 m
Descent 370 m

Completed route from 2024-03-16, created from my GPS recording. Further track data of the hike can be found under "Additional Info." Also a ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
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Geographically, Borna lies on the edge of the Leipziger Neuseenland and thus offers a beautiful landscape with numerous lakes and forests. The town itself also has a lot to offer - from historic buildings to modern shopping centres.

For anyone interested in history, there are many sights here, such as Hartenstein Castle or the Museum of the Town's History. A walk through the old town is also worthwhile due to the architectural diversity.

Cultural highlights include the "Bürgergarten" cultural centre, which regularly offers concerts, theatre performances and other events. Another highlight is the annual town festival in summer, where visitors can listen to music while enjoying local culinary specialities.

The region around Borna is perfect for hiking or cycling - especially in spring and summer when everything is in bloom or in autumn when the leaves turn colourful. Popular places for this are, for example, the Agra Park or Lake Cospuden.

If it rains, you can always take a trip to the "Riff" swimming pool or visit one of the many museums, such as the German Book and Script Museum in Leipzig (20 minutes away).

Culinary specialities include typical dishes such as Leipziger Allerlei or Sauerbraten, which you can enjoy in many restaurants in the city. Beer lovers will also get their money's worth here - the local brewery "Braumanufaktur Borna" offers guided tours and tastings.

Whether you want to spend an active holiday or just want to relax, Borna is definitely worth a trip!

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  • June 16, 2025
    Mario Weiß
    June 14, 2025
    war doch gar nicht schlecht! in und um Borna noch etwas Optimierungsbedarf. Wenn man am WE die Route fährt kann man überall entspannt fahren. Am Cospudener See sind bei schönem Wetter wie immer die Rücksichtslosen unterwegs, also Obacht! TIPP: lecker Eis im Eiscafé di Lago in Großstolpen https://youtu.be/_RzbDCaNldI?si=QkftCetXPJCZUSJ6
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    Written June 16, 2025
  • June 13, 2025
    Martin H. 
    June 08, 2025
    Grundsätzlich eine schöne Gegend und auch gute Runde. Wie schon zuvor bemerkt, ist der Routenverlauf allerdings teilweise etwas unübersichtlich. Erschwerend kommt hinzu, dass im Netz verschiedene Varianten kursieren. So sind wir mit einer GPX, entgegen der hier präsentierten Version, um das Speicherbecken Borna drum rum gefahren und so auf etwas über 100km gekommen. Wenn diese Fragezeichen noch beseitigt werden, lohnt sich der Abstecher in die Region aber allemal.
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    Photo: Martin H., Community
    Written June 13, 2025
  • November 25, 2024
    Marc Perez
    November 23, 2024
    Ruhe und wilde Tiere!
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    Written November 25, 2024
  • April 15, 2018
    Christopher Simon
    April 15, 2018
    Eine herrliche Strecke! Sehr abwechslungsreich, über ruhige Dörfer, durchgängig asphaltiert, zum Teil mit guten Radwegen. Definitiv (vor allem für Rennrad) empfehlenswert.
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    Written April 15, 2018

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