Best trails near Elsterbecken
4.3(73 reviews)
Elsterbecken: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Elsterbecken: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Elsterbecken are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·21.4 kmMarathon circular route in Leipzig, Saxony. This is the official route of the Leipzig Marathon. It runs from the city's most famous landmark, the Völkerschlachtdenkmal Leipzig, out of town along Prager Straße. Many historical points are passed along the rest of the route. Highlights: - White Elster - Zeppelin Bridge - Palm garden
- 4.2 (12)·Moderate·9.8 kmVaried running circuit in Leipzig, Saxony. This running circuit leads along flat, paved paths through Leipzig's green centre and is ideal for after work. The route runs along the Elster floodplain and through the Leipzig floodplain forest, an extensive landscape conservation area. You can experience nature close to the city centre while running between old oaks and lime trees. In spring, the scent of wild garlic accompanies the route. The route offers a varied backdrop for training sessions...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·33.5 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis is the track of the 18th Leipzig Six Rivers Hike. Organiser: Verein Leipziger Wanderer e.V. - SV Lindenau 1848 e.V. Start and finish: Leipzig, Am Sportforum 10, Clubhouse SC DHfK Leipzig e.V. Route: Clubhouse - Rosental - Am Rosentalhügel - Marienbrücke - Heuweg - Möckernsche Alpspitz (Kippe) - Möckernscher Winkel - Neue Luppe - Hundewasser - Auwaldstation - Luppendamm - Reitweg - Leutzscher Holz - Wilder Mann - Leutzscher Brücke - An der Landauer Brücke - Kleinmesse - Am Elsterwehr -...
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·42 km·Est. 10–11 hrGreat cycle tour in Leipzig, Saxony. You will encounter varied landscapes on the tour. It is a beautiful route that is mostly easy to cycle. From Leipzig it goes to Lake Markkleeberg and back again. Along the north-east slope of Lake Markkleeberg, between the lakeside promenade in Markkleeberg Ost and Auenhainer Bucht, there are bathing beaches of various quality levels. Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna -...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·20.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic section of track near Leipzig, Saxony. The route starts from Lake Cospuden along the Weiße Elster to Lake Schladitz. From lake to lake, a south-north crossing of Leipzig with minimal (motorised) road sections. Refreshment stops are available. You will encounter varied landscapes on the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·38.8 km·Est. 10–11 hrScenic hike in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour starts at the Leipzig Olympic Training Centre. The route leads over the Weißer Elster to the Fockeberg rubble mountain. Herfurth Park with its park pond is also particularly beautiful. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Fockeberg - Herfurth Park - Küchenholz landfill viewpoint
- 3.8 (6)·Hard·45.4 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrScenic hiking trail in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour starts at the LVB sports club and first takes you south to the Lauer forest lake. Continuing along the Elster, you will be accompanied by many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Lauer forest lake
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·28.5 km·Est. 7–8 hrThe Leipziger Auwald (colloquially also known as Leipziger Auenwald) is an area of alluvial forest, most of which is located in the city of Leipzig. The area used to be regularly flooded by the Pleiße, Weiße Elster and Luppe rivers. The Leipzig alluvial forest is one of the largest preserved alluvial forests in Central Europe. In spring, the ground flora of the alluvial forest unfolds its colourful splendour. There are numerous spring bloomers. The marsh fritillary has one of its largest...
- 3.0 (3)·Moderate·36.4 km·Est. 8–9 hrScenic, natural cycle tour near Leipzig, Saxony. This wonderful cycle tour leads along the Weiße Elster to the Elster-Saale Canal and always offers beautiful views of the region. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass small villages with local cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Elster-Saale Canal - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Elsterbecken?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Elsterbecken. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Elsterbecken?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Elsterbecken is Leipzig Floodplain Forest, which has a 3.8 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 6.3 km long with an elevation gain of 110 m.
What is the longest trail near Elsterbecken?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Elsterbecken is Leipziger Wintertour. This trail is estimated to be 45.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Elsterbecken?
Elsterbecken: With an ascent of 928 m, Leipziger Wintertour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is 8. Leipziger Bergtest (2010) with 796 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Elsterbecken?
The most popular and difficult trail near Elsterbecken is Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
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- Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 2): Miltitz - Wiederitzsch - Paunsdorf
- Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 1): Paunsdorf - Markkleeberg - Miltitz
- Parthe-Mulde Cycle Route
- Vom Cospudener See entlang der Weißen Elster zum Schladitzer See
- 8. Leipziger Bergtest (2010)
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Points of interest
- Cospudener See
- Kulkwitzer See
- Campingplatz Kulkwitzer See
- OS Kanu
- Nacktbadestrand
- Hundestrand
- St. Nicholas Church
- Zentral-Messepalast
- Elsterbecken
- Neue Luppe
- Monument to the Battle of the Nations
- Nahleberg
- Parthe
- Rodelberg
- Pleißeflutbett
- Fockeberg
- Botanischer Zentral-Schulgarten
- Hundewasser
- Panichs Lache
- Palmengartenteich