Best forest trails in Neukieritzsch

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

Top trails

#1 - Lake Hainer Loop
4.4 (40)·Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Popular hiking trail in Neukieritzsch, Saxony. This tour begins at the "Ferienhain" parking lot, which is subject to a charge, and leads around Lake Hainer. With almost 600 hectares, this is one of the largest in the Leipzig Neuseenland. It is embedded in attractive nature and invites you to take wonderful walks and hikes. This round is also ideal as a running route Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Lake Hain
#2 - Entlang der Pleiße von Deutzen nach Leipzig
4.0 (1)·Moderate·22 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hr
A scenic section of the route in Neukieritzsch, Saxony. This tour takes you to Leipzig and starts at Deutzen train station. Along the Pleiße, this tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. The many lakes on the route are particularly beautiful. There are refreshment stops along the way, and there is also the option of taking the bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Seascapes
#3 - Um das Speicherbecken Borna ab Deutzen
2.0 (5)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Accessible by bus and train.
#4 - Lutherweg Sachsen von Neukieritzsch nach Leipzig
Moderate·18.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
#5 - Um den Tagebau Schleenhain
2.0 (1)·Hard·21 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
Promising hiking tour near Neukieritzsch, Saxony. This circular hike starts at Neukieritzsch train station and leads around the United Schleenhain opencast mine. There is also far more to explore and see along the route, such as the idyllic Haselbacher See. Highlights of the tour: - United Schleenhain opencast mine - Haselbach Lake - Groitzscher See - Großstolpener See

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Neukieritzsch?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Neukieritzsch is Entlang der Pleiße von Deutzen nach Leipzig. This trail is estimated to be 22.0 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Neukieritzsch?

Neukieritzsch: With an ascent of 2,260 ft, Um den Tagebau Schleenhain has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Entlang der Pleiße von Deutzen nach Leipzig with 2,122 ft of elevation gain.