Langenleuba-Niederhain: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

For those interested in culture, Langenleuba-Niederhain begins with a clear historical trace: the village was first documented in 1290 under the name “Longa-luben”. You can rent a holiday apartment in Langenleuba-Niederhain.

Nature

The Leinawald borders Langenleuba-Niederhain directly. Covering 18.5 km², it is the largest deciduous forest area in the Altenburger Land.

Geographical Location

For regional orientation, Altenburg lies 11 kilometres west, Penig 9 kilometres east, Frohburg 11 kilometres north and Glauchau 16 kilometres south of Langenleuba-Niederhain.

Langenleuba-Niederhain is located in the eastern Altenburger Land; the municipality borders Saxony to the north and east.

Water and Trails

The Leinawald Nature Reserve borders the Schömbach Reservoir bird sanctuary. The reservoir is fed by the Wiera and Leuba waterways, which flow through Langenleuba-Niederhain.

Langenleuba-Niederhain has developed cycling and hiking trails through the Leinawald and along the Schömbach Reservoir, which are used for outdoor recreation. The trails suit an interest in cycling and hiking.

Culture

The surrounding area of Langenleuba-Niederhain includes the designations “Gnandstein, Castle Chapel”, “Gnandstein, Parish Church”, “Windberg”, “Penig, Town Church” and “Sahlis TP”.

The wider regional surroundings include Meuselwitz Castle and Steinkuppe.

Ziegelheim TP is located in the nearby area.

The local landmark, known as Half Castle, is a Baroque building with Régence decoration and elements of the late Renaissance. It was built between 1707 and 1711.

Routes

The wider area around Langenleuba-Niederhain is connected to the Luther Trail “Between Thuringia and Saxony” and the long-distance circular hiking trail Via Porphyria.

Further town pages for regional orientation: Lucka, Altkirchen, Windischleuba, Gößnitz, Meuselwitz, Posterstein, Altenburg and Löbichau.

For the higher-level travel overview: Altenburger Land.