Leipzig District: Lake Landscapes, River Meadows and Active Adventures

Water shapes Leipzig District in different ways: as a lake landscape and as a river region in the east. The area also offers leisure activities and many ways to explore the region on cycling and hiking trails. Whether you would rather plan your stay around an activity or the landscape, these different highlights give your trip a clear direction.

Lake landscapes and river meadows

The Leipzig New Lakeland comprises 22 new lakes with a total water surface of 70 km². This scale gives the water a prominent place in the landscape. The eastern part of Leipzig District offers a different perspective: here, the confluence of the Zwickauer Mulde and Freiberger Mulde rivers, along with green meadows and forests, shapes the landscape. The lake district and river landscape therefore stand side by side as distinct highlights.

Leisure activities for different interests

At the Markkleeberg Canoe Park, activities include whitewater rafting, kayaking and wave surfing. These three activities offer different kinds of water sports, from whitewater rafting and kayaking to surfing on waves. If you plan your visit around one of these activities, bear in mind that opening times may vary by season.

BELANTIS combines numerous attractions and shows with nine themed adventure worlds. This layout gives your visit a thematic framework; which attractions and shows interest you depends on what you would like to experience there. The selection of attractions and shows may change.

At RIFF, activities include aqua fitness, introductory scuba diving and lap swimming. This means you can enjoy both instructor-led exercise in the water and opportunities to try swimming or diving. Activity availability may vary. Before your visit, check the current offerings at the Canoe Park, BELANTIS or RIFF if you are planning around a particular activity or show.

Cycling and hiking

The cycling network in Leipzig District comprises two long-distance cycling routes, eleven main regional cycling routes and additional themed cycling routes. The options range from long-distance routes and regional tours to routes with a particular theme. Check the latest route information before setting out, as changes to route offerings may affect your plans.

You can also explore Leipzig District on foot along its many hiking trails, themed routes and educational trails. The routes pass through river meadows, volcanic landscapes and industrial heritage landscapes. These diverse settings make hiking a way to discover the district from different perspectives, rather than limiting your stay to a single type of excursion.

The Luther Trail in Saxony offers a special combination of exercise and cultural history. This pilgrimage and hiking trail runs through scenic regions. In Leipzig District, it passes in particular through Colditz, Grimma, Trebsen, Wurzen, Neukieritzsch, Borna and Gnandstein. For planning, it helps to distinguish between the trail as a route through Saxony and its stops within the district: the places listed provide concrete guidance on its route through Leipzig District.

Visitor information

Certified tourist information centres and regional information points in Leipzig District offer information and advice on site. If you have questions about finding your way around during your trip, these contact points can be a practical complement to information on leisure activities and routes.

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