Lake loop on Kulkwitzer See

With Lake Kulkwitz, you'll circle one of the oldest lakes in Leipzig's New Lake District. It was designated a local recreation area in the 1970s and today boasts a diverse range of shoreline vegetation. A seven-and-a-half-kilometer walk will take you around the 150-hectare lake, offering numerous opportunities to jump into the crystal-clear water.

Start at the parking lot on the northern shore of Lake Kulkwitz. If you're traveling without a car, you can also take Regionalbahn 20 or Bus 65 from Leipzig to Markranstädt. Stroll south through the lakeside park and soon enter a shady wooded area. From the high cliff, you descend a short distance to the southern tip of the lake.

The shore path leads you to an inlet and up to a slightly higher vantage point. Here, a wide lounger invites you to relax and enjoy the best view of Lake Kulkwitz. If you're hungry, you can stop off at the newly renovated ship's restaurant. The barge sailed along the Elbe-Saale route until 1971.

Just a few hundred meters away is the Wasserski & Wakeboard-Lift restaurant. Enjoy coffee and cake or a savory snack while watching the water sports enthusiasts, then stroll along the north bank back to the starting point.