Best backpacking trails in Leipzig

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Leipzig with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 2): Miltitz - Wiederitzsch - Paunsdorf
4.8 (4)·Moderate·43.9 km·Est. 11–12 hr
Varied section of track near Leipzig, Saxony. This tour starts at Leipzig Miltitz railway station and leads through Lützschena Castle Park and past Lützschena Castle. The route continues via the Tannenwald forest to the Leipzig Exhibition Centre. The route ends in Paunsdorf at the railway station. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Lützschena Castle - Refreshment...
#2 - Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 1): Paunsdorf - Markkleeberg - Miltitz
3.7 (4)·Moderate·38.9 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Varied section of track near Leipzig, Saxony. This tour starts at Leipzig Paunsdorf railway station and runs in a southerly direction to Meusdorf by the Meusdorf pond. The route continues through the Lößnig-Dölitz recreation park. Take a break along Lake Cospuden and enjoy the beautiful view. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Lake Cospuden - Lake Kulkwitz

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What is the longest backpacking trail in Leipzig?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Leipzig is Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 2): Miltitz - Wiederitzsch - Paunsdorf. This trail is estimated to be 43.9 km long.