Circular route Leipzig city center to Cospudener See
- 1:55 h
- 28.48 km
- 35 m
- 35 m
- 107 m
- 128 m
- 21 m
- Start: Tourist Information Leipzig
- Destination: Tourist Information Leipzig
The circular route from Leipzig's city center to Cospudener See combines urban flair with enjoyment of nature. From the city center the route passes historic sights like the St. Thomas Church, through the Clara Zetkin Park and the green floodplain forest towards the south.
At Cospudener See, also called "Cossi" by Leipzig locals, which originated from a former open-cast mine, there are very beautiful beach sections and numerous leisure opportunities by the water. So definitely pack swimwear! The route is about 28 kilometers long, mostly flat, and runs over well-developed cycle paths into the green. Along the circular path around Cossi, numerous snack stands, bistros, and harbor restaurants invite you for a short stop. On the return journey, you get another view of Leipzig’s city greenery before the route ends in the heart of the city center – a perfect blend of city experience and relaxation by the water.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (2%)Asphalt (66%)Gravel (4%)Trail (6%)Path (22%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The circular route starts in Leipzig city center at the Tourist Information and leads past the market at the Old Town Hall to St. Thomas Church. There turn left onto Dittrichring and cross the street at the height of the New Town Hall. Then follow the pedestrian and cycle path through the green area until you reach Johannapark. Continue on Anton-Bruckner-Allee to the well-known Sachsenbrücke over the White Elster. Before the bridge turn left and follow the Elster bank past the Scheibenholz racecourse. From Schleußiger Weg the route leads into the Leipzig floodplain forest. Past the wildlife park continue to Markkleeberg-West at Cospudener See. Along the lake shore runs an asphalted circular route around the entire lake. Back at the north beach in Markkleeberg-West, head up to Ziegeleiweg, turn left there and follow the Elster cycle path along the White Elster back to the Scheibenholz racecourse. From here follow the well-known path back to Leipzig city center to the starting point.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, if necessary rain and sun protection, provisions and water if needed, bicycle lighting in the dark.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
You can reach the city center via the following exits:
- From Berlin via the A9 and A14, exit Leipzig-Mitte
- From Dresden via the A14, exit Leipzig-Ost
- From Munich and Erfurt via the A38, exit Leipzig-Southwest
ParkingBy car: Use the surrounding parking garages of the inner city ring road
- Q-Park Augustusplatz
- Underground parking Petersbogen
- Q-Park Marktgalerie
- Parking garage West Leipzig main station (Promenaden)
Public transportationA few minutes’ walk from the stops Leipzig Markt (3 min), Goerdelerring (6 min), Leipzig main station (8 min), and Augustusplatz (10 min).
Use S-Bahn, tram, or bus to get to Leipzig center.
Author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
E-bike charging station: At Petersbogen (Leipzig center), "Zum Flotten Radler" at Cospudener See
Bike service station: Hafenstraße at Cospudener See
Safety guidelines
Pay attention to road and pedestrian traffic!
Our recommendations
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