Best trails near Elsterbecken
4.3(73 reviews)
Want to check out Elsterbecken 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Elsterbecken are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·13.3 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
- 4.2 (12)·Moderate·6.1 miVaried running loop in Leipzig, Saxony. This running loop leads along flat, paved paths through Leipzig's green center 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 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 of any length.
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·20.8 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis is the track of the 18th Leipzig Six Rivers Hike. Organizer: Association of Leipziger Wanderer eV - SV Lindenau 1848 eV Start and finish: Leipzig, Am Sportforum 10, club house SC DHfK Leipzig eV Route: Club house - 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...
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·26.1 mi·Est. 10–11 hrGreat bike tour in Leipzig, Saxony. You will encounter varied landscapes on the tour. It's a nice route that is mostly easy to drive. It goes from Leipzig to the Markkleeberger See and back again. Along the northeast embankment, on the Markkleeberger See, between the lake promenade in Markkleeberg Ost and the Auenhainer Bucht, there are beaches of various quality levels. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna -...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·12.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPromising section of the route near Leipzig, Saxony. The route starts from Lake Cospuden and goes along the White Elster to Lake Schladitz. From lake to lake south-north crossing of Leipzig with minimal (car-approved) road share. Refreshments are available. You will encounter varied landscapes on the tour. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·24.1 mi·Est. 10–11 hrPromising hike in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour starts at the Olympic base in Leipzig. The route leads over the Weißen Elster to the Fockeberg rubble mountain. The Herfurth Park with the park pond is particularly beautiful. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Fockeberg - Herfurt Park - Viewpoint landfill kitchen wood
- 3.8 (6)·Hard·28.2 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrA scenic hiking trail in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour starts at the sports community LVB and leads you first south to the Waldsee Lauer. Further along the Elster you will be accompanied by many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Waldsee Lauer
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·17.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThe Leipziger Auwald (colloquially also Leipziger Auenwald) is an alluvial forest area that is predominantly in the area of the city of Leipzig. The area used to be regularly flooded by the floods of the Pleiße, Weißen Elster and Luppe. The Leipzig alluvial forest is one of the largest preserved alluvial forests in Central Europe. In spring, the flora of the riparian forest unfolds its splendor of colors. There are numerous spring bloomers. The Märzenbecher has one of its largest occurrences...
- 3.0 (3)·Moderate·22.6 mi·Est. 8–9 hrPromising, natural bike tour near Leipzig, Saxony. This beautiful cycle tour leads along the White Elster to the Elster-Saale Canal and always offers beautiful views of the region. Driving is mostly along fields and meadows. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights. Highlights: - Beautiful 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, 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 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 360 ft.
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 28.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Elsterbecken?
Elsterbecken: With an ascent of 3,044 ft, 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 2,611 ft 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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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