Groitzsch 25 km south of Leipzig and 20 km northeast of Zeitz in the border region of Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. The city is located on the outskirts of Leipzig lowlands in a floodplain, the whiteness of the rivers Elster and Schnauder Schwennigke is formed. The area is characterized by flat landscapes, such as those prevalent in the North German Plain. Here the level is gradually emerging to mid-mountain on what is seen on light hills throughout the city. The neighborhood is determined Groitzsch especially around the hamlets of agriculture, very large fields and meadows dominate the area. There are rows of trees and small forests. No appreciable water in the urban area is the Großstolpener lake. The mine earlier years had a profound impact on many areas and has killed large holes in the landscape.
The water tower is the landmark the city Historical Review
Groitzsch is a Sorbian foundation, the first documented name is Groisca. The oldest finds in the city date back to 4000 BC. Archaeological field surveys and excavations in the West-Saxon lead to the conclusion that here was one of the key areas of Germanic settlement in Saxony. It assumes a high residential density in pre-and early history, which are the oldest origins still understudied. It is likely that Roman remains, as they were made with brooches, coins and Samian ware, were imported by the Germans. Later it belonged Groitzsch the Thuringian basin tribes.
In the 7th Century Slavs migrated into this area a that appear in the sources as Sorbs. Many names indicate pre-Slavonic origins, so that a certain time until the 8th and 9th Century can be expected with the continuation of Thuringia settlements. During the early medieval colonization of the east, the population grew by a new wave of settlers from Thuringia and the Frankish kingdom. In the city's history are also found traces of some Jewish residents, including the owner of a shoe factory.
The city was famous in the 1039 "Annals Pegau first mentioned. In this Time had already formed a settlement, which was under the protection of a castle and lived by the trade. In 1214 Groitzsch received its town charter. The layout of the streets around the church and the market can guess essential features of medieval urban planning.
Since the late Middle Ages, flourished in the Groitzsch shoemaking, which attracted new residents. The craftsmen came together in guilds and went to the Leipzig trade fair to sell their goods. Then came the place to fame and wealth, but there were also many people who remained poor. 1513 a fire destroyed the city and the ancient Church of Saint Aegydius of which today is still the tower received, which serves as a museum.
Groitzsch The post office churches in Groitzsch
Groitzsch has a diverse religious life and several churches. Most community members are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. While the city and Pödelwitz Audigast a community forms, there is also a separate parish for Auligk, Gatzemeier and Michel joke. The district chief village belongs to the parish Regis Breitingen. The Catholics attend church services of Holy Spirit parish in Zwenkau, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is represented in Groitzsch.
The town church has the name of Mrs. Church and is originally Latin in origin. You in the years 1883/84 recently rebuilt and renovated several times. Until 2007 the renovation of the entire roof structure and interior. Beside it is the cemetery that is surrounded by tall trees and the Castle Hill Groitzsch.
sights
The City Council determines the G esamtbild market The city landmark is the 1903 / 04 built water tower. The 45 m high building of steel is still used today. A walk to start the best on the market square with its newly designed town houses, town hall and the traditional restaurant White Ross. Not far away, visitors will find the museum on the city tower, housed in a group of the former church of St Aegydius Romanesque, which served as a prison. Here the public is shown a series of local history exhibition. Themes are the tower itself, the city's history, but also the Wiprechtsburg.
In the area of the old town, unfortunately, many houses have been demolished and built modern buildings. While strolling through the streets behind the tower to get to the town mill on Schnaudermühlgraben. The first mention dates from the 12th Century, the present building was built in 1803 and rebuilt after the fire in 1930. In 1985 the mill went out of Plant was modernized in 1999 by the city. Since 2000, the mill wheel turns again. At over 100 square meters will be held on two floors, changing exhibitions. On a hill on the western outskirts of the town center will focus on the Frauenkirche, also Romanesque and repeatedly rebuilt and renovated.
Wiprechtsburg
on the Castle Hill was formerly the Wiprechtsburg Graf Wiprecht of Groitzsch. On the slopes has recently been re-run vineyards, to be placed for the visitor information boards. From the castle itself is only a few remains visible, but several archaeologically investigated and 1936 have been presented as a floor listed building. Previously was here also a busy tourist restaurant. On the site there is now an open air stage for events and a Flursteinlapidarium with a collection of about 40 corridor and border stones, some of which have been excavated from areas of the surroundings.
ruins of Wiprechtsburg around
Then there are the meadows of the White Elster and the nature reserve parish wood. The 154 m above sea level Three high elevation Lindeberg at wiping perennials provide a good view. The environment is through a network of walking and cycling more to better use. Here are excursions to the neighboring city of Pegau and in the small villages between Groitzsch, Zeitz and Lucka possible to find many historic farmsteads and half-timbered houses. In the village there is a high geological nature trail and the path of the tree, to 171 m above sea level New high-level Geyersberg out. Also, issues like the prospect of mining in Maltitz, Profen Park in the area and the B 176 at Neukieritzsch offer a good all-round view.
between Groitzsch and Lucka is the district Maltitz. A little south from here is the triangle of Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. It is marked by the three Mr. Stone. This is also a large wind farm.
In addition, the Großstolpener Lake, just east of the core city, be bathed and walked. More of the Saxon territory or waters of lakes in the area are the Haselbacher Lake, the reservoir and the advertising Borna lake. A number of lakes in the vicinity are in flux and will be developed in the years to recreation areas. It is worth mentioning here, especially the Zwenkauer lake.
Three Mr. Stone in Maltitz connection
Groitzsch out by the B 176 and 2 by the districts and Kobschütz Audigast B The new federal highway 38 is about 15 km. While up in the 90s there was still a separate exit, is now the next Station in Pegau (5 km), with connections to Leipzig and Gera on Zeitz. Furthermore, there is a public transport connection by bus, for example, the line 100 from Leipzig to Zwenkau Groitzsch. The airport Leipzig / Halle is about 42 km, Altenburg Airport about 40 km.
This report was set by me and in slightly modified form of Wikipedia .
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