Best trails in Leipzig
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Looking for the best hiking trails in Leipzig? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 40 scenic trails in the Leipzig area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 16 easy hiking trails in Leipzig or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Leipzig that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
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- 4.5 (138)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful loop in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour goes around Lake Cospuden, an artificial lake south of Leipzig. Lake Cospuden offers you a wide range of leisure, recreational and sporting opportunities. The tour is suitable for bikes, inline skates and longboards. The main path is asphalted. Of course, it is nicer to run off the asphalted path, for which there are several possibilities. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Rich flora and fauna - Lake Cospuden
- 4.5 (36)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrInteresting city tour through Leipzig, Saxony. The route begins on Brühlstraße not far from the main train station and leads via the market square and Augustusplatz to the Moritzbastei. It touches the 26 most important sights within the Old Town Square at a relatively short distance. Highlights: - Museum of fine arts - Romanus house - Fregehouse - Old scales - Thomas Church - Thomas Meadow - Trading yard - Old trading exchange - Speck's farm - Prince's Bay - Moritzbastei
- 3.9 (19)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThe Leipzig music trail is 5.3 km long and can be explored on foot. The average station distance is 225 m. Highlights of the route: New Gewandhaus Mendelssohn-HausGrieg meeting place Former Music Library Peters Museum of Musical Instruments Old Johannisfriedhof Schumann House Grafisches Viertel - music publishers Wagner monument Leipzig Opera Old Nikolaischule Nikolaikirche old town hall Museum of Fine Arts - Beethoven on the Arabian Coffe Tree Hôtel de SaxeThomas Church Bach Museum Location...
- 4.3 (40)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk around the Auensee in Leipzig, Saxony. The Auensee is a beautiful idyll in the Möckernschen Winkel in Leipzig. This short, complete walk around the lake is perfect for the whole family. The seasonal park railroad, which circles the lake once, can also be a highlight for children. The train, which was put into operation in 1951 as the second pioneer train in the former GDR in Leipzig, stops at four stations on the shore of the lake (note journey times and ticket...
- 3.9 (10)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort and promising circular walk near Leipzig, Saxony. This small circular route starts in Fockestraße and leads to the artificially created debris mountain, the Fockeberg, at a height of approx. 155 meters. Today it serves as a place to relax and is an excellent place for beautiful views. Highlights: - Fockeberg - Great views of the center of Leipzig city center - View towards the Monument to the Battle of the Nations
- 4.3 (19)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hiking trail near Leipzig, Saxony. This hike east of Leipzig has a lot of nature and pretty little places to offer - you hardly notice that you are walking in an urban area. The route often runs through wooded meadow landscapes or along beautiful waters such as the Parthe. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the way. Accessible by bus and train (start and end points are close to tram stops). Highlights of the hike: - Mariana Park - Abtnaundorf Park - Abtnaundorf...
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·13.2 miMarathon circuit in Leipzig, Saxony. This is the official round of the Leipzig Marathon. It runs from the city's most famous landmark, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig, out of town via Prager Strasse. In the further course of the route, many historical points are passed. Highlights: - White magpie - Zeppelin Bridge - Palm Garden
- 3.6 (12)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis route combines urban parkland with the natural wilderness of Leipzig's alluvial forest. The trail first leads through the expansive Clara Zetkin Park, the green heart of the city, and then follows the shady paths along the Elster floodplain. One of the main highlights is the climb up the Fockeberg. This wooded elevation offers one of the best panoramic views of the entire Leipzig skyline and the surrounding area from its summit plateau. In the dense stands of alluvial forest, you can...
- 4.8 (13)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrCharming walk in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour takes leads to the beautiful Volkspark Kleinzschocher. It starts at the car park and bus stop "Nonnenweg" and leads along the banks of the Elsterflutbett. The excursion is well suited for dogs, as there is a free-range area for four-legged friends near the outdoor pool. The marvellous public park has a lot of variety to offer and a rich history behind it. For example, Johann Sebastian Bach premièred his Peasant Cantata in the former estate park in...
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Leipzig?
There are plenty of things to do on Leipzig's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 15 walking trails, 14 hiking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Leipzig?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Leipzig is Von Leipzig nach Oberwiesenthal. This trail is estimated to be 85.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Leipzig?
Leipzig: With an ascent of 6,955 ft, Von Leipzig nach Oberwiesenthal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Green Ring Leipzig with 1,433 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Leipzig?
The most popular and difficult trail in Leipzig is Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Leipzig?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Leipzig and the most popular is Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung with an average 4.5 star rating from 6 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Leipzig?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Leipzig and the most popular is Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung with an average 4.5 star rating from 6 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Leipzig?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 biking trails in Leipzig and the most popular is Lake Cospuden Loop with an average 4.5 star rating from 138 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 23 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Leipzig, including Lake Cospuden Loop, Leipzig Floodplain Forest, Fockeberg, Parthian Villages near Leipzig, and Floodplain Forest and Clarapark to Fockeberg.
Are there any trails with huts in Leipzig?
Yes, there is one trail with a hut in Leipzig: Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 1): Paunsdorf - Markkleeberg - Miltitz.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 10 trails with scenic viewpoints in Leipzig, including Lake Cospuden Loop, Fockeberg, Floodplain Forest and Clarapark to Fockeberg, Auensee - Rosental Running Loop, and Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 4 trails with historical ruins in Leipzig, including Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung, Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 2): Miltitz - Wiederitzsch - Paunsdorf, 8. Leipziger Bergtest (2010), and Leipzig: Lindauer Harbor - Schönauer Lachen - Rückmarsdorf.
Are there any trails with lakes in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 15 trails with lakes in Leipzig, including Lake Cospuden Loop, Auensee Loop, Parthian Villages near Leipzig, Auensee - Rosental Running Loop, and Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung.
Are there any trails with beaches in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 5 trails with beaches in Leipzig, including Lake Cospuden Loop, Leipzig um den Cospudener See, Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 1): Paunsdorf - Markkleeberg - Miltitz, Vom Cospudener See entlang der Weißen Elster zum Schladitzer See, and Knauthain - Elsterstausee - Cospudener See.
Are there any trails with historical monuments in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 3 trails with historical monuments in Leipzig, including Die Leipziger Notenspur, Leipzig Rundweg, and Kleine Kulturrunde um das Völkerschlachtdenkmal.
Are there any trails with springs in Leipzig?
Yes, there is one trail with a spring in Leipzig: Kleine Kulturrunde um das Völkerschlachtdenkmal.
Are there any trails with ponds in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 12 trails with ponds in Leipzig, including Die Leipziger Notenspur, Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung, Parthe-Wanderweg von Leipzig nach Beucha, Goethe Park and Herfurth Park (East), and Leipzig um den Cospudener See.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 10 trails with weather shelters in Leipzig, including Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung, Goethe Park and Herfurth Park (East), Leipzig um den Cospudener See, Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 2): Miltitz - Wiederitzsch - Paunsdorf, and Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 1): Paunsdorf - Markkleeberg - Miltitz.
Are there any trails with rivers in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 20 trails with rivers in Leipzig, including Leipzig Floodplain Forest, Auensee Loop, Parthian Villages near Leipzig, Leipzig Rundweg, and Floodplain Forest and Clarapark to Fockeberg.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 10 trails with picnic areas in Leipzig, including Floodplain Forest and Clarapark to Fockeberg, Auensee - Rosental Running Loop, Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung, Spaziergang in der Nonne, and Parthe-Wanderweg von Leipzig nach Beucha.
Are there any trails with castles in Leipzig?
Yes, there are 11 trails with castles in Leipzig, including Lake Cospuden Loop, Parthian Villages near Leipzig, Leipziger Sechs-Flüsse-Wanderung, Parthe-Wanderweg von Leipzig nach Beucha, and Rundwanderweg Leipzig (Etappe 2): Miltitz - Wiederitzsch - Paunsdorf.
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