Hohnbach

Hohnbach is a village in Colditz, Leipzig, Saxony and has about 394 residents. Hohnbach is situated nearby to the hamlet Möseln, as well as near the town Colditz.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kohlbachtal and Oflag IV-C.

Kohlbachtal

Nature reserve

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Kohlbachtal is a nature reserve.

Oflag IV-C, generally known as Colditz Castle, was a prominent German Army prisoner-of-war camp for captured Allied officers during World War II. Located in Colditz, Saxony, the camp operated within the medieval Colditz Castle, which overlooks the town.

Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz

Historic site

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Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz is a historic site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lastau and Zschadraß.

Lastau

Village

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Lastau is a village in the Leipzig district of Saxony, Germany, with approximately 222 inhabitants as of 2012. On 1 January 1994, it was incorporated into the town of Colditz. Lastau is situated 3 km southeast of Hohnbach.

Zschadraß

Village

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Zschadraß is a village and a former municipality in the Leipzig district in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Colditz. Zschadraß is situated 3 km northeast of Hohnbach.