--- title: "Circular route Leipzig city center to Cospudener See" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/circular-route-leipzig-city-center-to-cospudener-see" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3387171/4a4d97bb78f562a2cd334ff6f234acd150906bd402433639c8cccf06fe26d465/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route Leipzig city center to Cospudener See ==================================================== - 28.48 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Cycling - 1:55 h - 28.48 km - 35 m - 35 m - 107 m - 128 m - 21 m - - Start: Tourist Information Leipzig - Destination: Tourist Information Leipzig **From the hustle and bustle of the city through the green floodplain forest to the Leipzig Neuseenland.** 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. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Tourist Information Leipzig - Inn Destination Destination Tourist Information Leipzig Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (2%) Asphalt (66%) Gravel (4%) Trail (6%) Path (22%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more 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. Read more 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 Read more **Parking**By 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) Read more **Public transportation**A 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. Read more 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 Read more Safety guidelines Pay attention to road and pedestrian traffic! Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 144.83 km - Cycling Nearby ------ View on map Contact 04109 Leipzig Download GPX file - -