The Leipzig New Lakeland comprises 22 new lakes with a total water surface area of 70 km². In the eastern part of Leipzig District, the Zwickauer and Freiberger Mulde rivers converge; green floodplains and forests shape the landscape there. This makes it possible to distinguish between two natural themes when planning your trip: the lake district and the river floodplains with their forests. If you are looking for accommodation, you can start by asking yourself which landscape or activity you would like to define your stay.
Water sports and leisure activities
The Kanupark Markkleeberg offers white-water rafting, kayaking and river surfing. These three activities offer different ways to enjoy water sports. Operations may vary seasonally; before planning, check which options are available during your visit. The RIFF also offers a range of activities: aqua fitness, introductory diving and lap swimming. If a particular activity is important to you, it is worth checking its current availability.
BELANTIS offers numerous attractions and shows across nine themed worlds. These themed worlds give the leisure attractions a clear structure and offer another reason to take a trip in Leipzig District. Individual attractions and shows may change. If you would like to plan around a particular show or attraction, it is best to check the current program.
Getting around by bike or on foot
The cycling network in Leipzig District includes two long-distance cycle routes, eleven regional main cycling routes and additional themed cycling routes. To find your way around, you can start by distinguishing between the types of route: long-distance route, regional main cycling route or themed route. This offers an initial selection, even if you have not yet chosen a specific destination. Route offerings may change, so it is a good idea to check the latest information before setting out.
You can explore Leipzig District on foot along numerous hiking trails, themed routes and educational trails through floodplains, volcanic landscapes and industrial heritage landscapes. You can take both the way you wish to travel and the landscape theme into account. Whether you are interested in a hiking trail, a themed trail or an educational trail, the selection includes different routes through the landscapes mentioned.
One special route is the Luther Trail in Saxony, a pilgrimage and hiking trail that passes through scenic regions. In Leipzig District, it runs in particular through Colditz, Grimma, Trebsen, Wurzen, Neukieritzsch, Borna and Gnandstein. The Luther Trail therefore provides a specific list of place names to help you find your way and stands out from general route options through its explicitly stated character as both a pilgrimage and hiking trail.
Planning information
Certified tourist information offices and regional information points in Leipzig District offer information and advice locally. You can use these services if you have questions about your choices or would like guidance on the options available in the region. This helps you tailor your plans to your interests: lakes and river landscapes, water activities, the cycling and hiking network, or leisure attractions.
Discover more destinations: Wurzen, Markkleeberg, Leipzig, Zwenkau, Threna, Naunhof, Narsdorf, Markranstädt, Machern, Grimma, Brandis, Böhlen, Bad Lausick, Groitzsch, Bennewitz, Borsdorf, Borna, Neukieritzsch, Geithain, Trebsen/Mulde, Rötha, Lossatal, Colditz, Kohren-Sahlis, Großpösna, Kitzscher, Thallwitz, Pegau, Regis-Breitingen, Frohburg, Otterwisch, Lobstädt.
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