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New Lake District cycle route – Leipzig region

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New Lake District cycle route – Leipzig region

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New Lake District cycle route – Leipzig region

04:51

100km

380m

Cycling

The beautiful bike route takes you past nine picturesque lakes south of Leipzig that were created by the open-cast mine. The starting point of the round tour is in Markkleeberg, where you can get from Leipzig Central Station by S-Bahn lines S4, S5 and S6.

From the train station, you…

by Leipzig Travel

Last updated: July 2, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 80.3 km for 235 m

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Train Station

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3.96 km

View of Markkleeberger Lake

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What a view! Here you can see the Markkleeberger See - the gateway to Leipzig's New Lake District. This lake was created from the former Espenhain open-cast mine, where brown …

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7.61 km

Mining Technology Park

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Where today an attractive lake landscape attracts countless bathers, the center of lignite extraction used to be. On around five and a half hectares of land, you will find a …

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13.6 km

View of Lake Störmthaler

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Störmthaler Lake is an absolute highlight for everyone—with or without a bike. When the sun shines, the water shimmers a turquoise blue—simply stunning. Please keep the area clean.

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25.8 km

Lake Hainer

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A beautiful beach with a beach bar.🍹😎

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36.0 km

Borna Market Square

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The marketplace of Borna is of a decent size on the one hand, but it also appears very tidy. In the past, cars used to drive here and the marketplace …

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50.3 km

West Shore of Haselbacher See

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On this side of the lake, you'll find cozy spots with direct access, some with sandy beaches and benches – ideal for a rest. It offers a magnificent view of …

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60.4 km

Großstolpener Lake

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With just 28 hectares, the Großstolpener See is comparatively small if you look at the well-known neighboring lakes in the south of Leipzig. Nevertheless, or maybe because of that, it …

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75.0 km

Rail Trail Between Groitzsch and Zwenkau

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice smooth route with no inclines.

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80.4 km

Zwenkauer See Marina

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Lake Zwenkau is worth a nice bike ride. But don't expect much shade or swimming spots. 🙂

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85.4 km

View of Lake Zwenkau

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The board provides information about the mining landscape of Zwenkau/Cospuden. It is informative and worth reading.
You also have a very good view of the lake from here.

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93.1 km

Sikawild and Bison Enclosure near Bistumturm

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The sika deer and bison enclosure was completed in early 2008 and currently houses four bison and seven sika deer. Keeping both species together not only enhances the viewing experience …

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96.5 km

Zöbigker Harbor (Pier 1), Lake Cospuden

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Whether you're cycling or hiking, you can always use an affordable way to enjoy a good meal. In my opinion, this is a nice alternative without having to sit down at a restaurant.

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100 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.1 km

26.8 km

19.5 km

15.9 km

1.32 km

442 m

107 m

Surfaces

83.3 km

5.03 km

4.82 km

3.98 km

2.81 km

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

13°C

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Neuseenland-Radtour

Start near Lake Cospuden.
Coordinates 51.26812, 12.34829

The Neuuseenland near Leipzig used to be a coal mining area and now 19 new lakes and a beautiful leisure park have been created here.

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May 24, 2025,Neuseenland-Radroute 🚴‍♀️ 24.05.2025

Today we're off to Leipzig's New Lake District again. 🚴‍♀️
Starting at sunrise. 🌞

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June 7, 2022,Rund um die Wolkenfabrik Lippendorf - Die Neuseenland-Tour!

On Whit Tuesday, the beautiful weather was used to explore the Leipzig Neuseenland together with Roller24. We started in Regis-Breitingen and followed the very well signposted circular route in a clockwise direction. The Haselbacher See was reached quickly and the beautiful nature here gave an idea of what was to await us on the further kilometers. We continued to Lucka …

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October 5, 2022,Leipzig Region: Neuseenland-Radroute

Is it possible to have a headwind on a 100 km round tour on 80 km? Seems like this to me today...

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June 12, 2025,🌴 Urlaubstouring 06/25.3

It's actually a loop around the Lippendorf power plant... this circular tour around the new lakes near Leipzig.
But the weather was perfect, and the activity was limited, since it was during the week.
Very nice tour!

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October 6, 2023,Fahrradtour

The Great Lakes Circuit, as recommended in the tourist booklet, is beautiful, but for me it didn't need to go much further. Mostly first class paths. Signage Poor, only navigable with navigation system and common sense🚴👍

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February 22, 2023,Neunseenland-Radroute

Used the day off to tackle the tour planned for last year. Very scenic but also super developed bike paths. 😉👍

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June 14, 2025,9 Seen Tour

The sun is blazing, so get on your bike and cycle around the lakes. The paths around and through Borna could still be improved a bit, but otherwise it's a lovely tour to explore Leipzig's lake landscape.

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June 25, 2020

The beautiful bike route takes you past nine picturesque lakes south of Leipzig that were created by the open-cast mine. The starting point of the round tour is in Markkleeberg, where you can get from Leipzig Central Station by S-Bahn lines S4, S5 and S6.
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From the train station, you cycle east to Markkleeberger

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October 1, 2021

Is that the tour from the 7seen hike?

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New Lake District cycle route – Leipzig region

View of Markkleeberger Lake

Mining Technology Park

View of Lake Störmthaler

Lake Hainer

Borna Market Square

West Shore of Haselbacher See

Großstolpener Lake

Rail Trail Between Groitzsch and Zwenkau

Zwenkauer See Marina

View of Lake Zwenkau

Sikawild and Bison Enclosure near Bistumturm

Zöbigker Harbor (Pier 1), Lake Cospuden

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