Sports Route Leipzig
- 1:05 h
- 15.69 km
- 43 m
- 33 m
- 106 m
- 142 m
- 36 m
- Start: Sportforum Ost
- Destination: Augustusplatz
The sports route takes young people, families and seniors on a time travel through 200 years of Leipzig's sports history with 22 selected stations. Some stations have supra-regional significance for sports. They show the most important sports venues, significant events, outstanding sports and notable personalities.
By 2023, six stations of the Leipzig sports route were inaugurated with information steles and panels (1, 5, 7, 8, 17, 18). The remaining stations will be opened in the coming years. Until then, the original, historic sites can already be visited on site. Some still have historic buildings or sports facilities preserved.
In summer months, the Sports Museum offers guided bike tours to the sports route.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (7%)Asphalt (75%)Gravel (11%)Trail (1%)Path (6%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The route starts at Sportforum Ost at the Red Bull Arena and leads via Jahnallee to the German Allotment Museum. Just before the Palmgartenwehr/Elsterwehr the Elstermühlgraben is crossed. Along the Elsterflutfett, the route continues to Johannapark to Anton-Bruckner-Allee. Turn left before Sachsenbrücke and follow the path to the Scheibenholz Racecourse. Upon reaching Schleusiger Weg, the route continues through Leipzig's Südvorstadt and then eastwards. Those who want to take a look at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal can drive up Straße des 18. Oktobers at Deutscher Platz and make a stop there.
From Deutscher Platz, continue past the National Library. Turn left at the Russian Memorial Church and then cross Friedenspark. On Liebigstraße towards Bayrischer Platz and further towards Leipzig city centre. From Roßplatz, the route passes the distinctive Ring-Café until it reaches Augustusplatz, where the route ends.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Bicycle, helmet, drinks.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
From Berlin via the A9 and A14, Leipzig-Mitte exit
From Dresden via the A14, Leipzig-Ost exit
From Munich and Erfurt via the A38, Leipzig-Südwest exit
Parkinghttps://www.leipzig.travel/reisen/anreise-verkehr
Tip: Use the live traffic ticker to get current information on parking, detours and mobility stations directly on your smartphone.
Public transportationTram:
- Lines 3, 4, 7, 8, 15 for stop "Waldplatz"
- Lines 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 for stop "Augustusplatz"
Train:
- Leipzig Central Station (Hbf)
Additional information
Author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Some stations also invite you to linger: These include the Goetzhaus with restaurant (station 3), the station at Cottaweg with the Kleinmesse (station 6), and the Scheibenholz Racecourse (station 2).
Safety guidelines
For your safety wear a helmet and pay attention to road and pedestrian traffic.
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