Key Facts about Lake Markkleeberg at a Glance
On one 9-kilometer-long Flatly you can see the lake in approximately 2:15 hours on foot. You have to travel at a maximum of 47 meters of altitude There are no hills that are too big to climb. Just let your eyes wander and enjoy the view!
Ob zu Fuß, with the Bicycle, the , skateboards or the wheelchair – the well-paved path is Disability Access and therefore suitable for everyone. Dogs are allowed! dog beach In the area of the Auenhain beach towards the Wachau beach, the four-legged friends are allowed to run around freely. In the recreation area, however, dogs must be kept on a leash! Nature offers endless paths to To go for a walk and around the lake there are numerous opportunities to have fun together, such as beach volleyball, at the Boat rental or on fitness trails, Also for Child The lake offers a great landscape with beaches, Ice cream parlors, Playground and exciting geo-path! Wherever you look around, you will see many meadows and lots of water, some deciduous and fir forest and even the odd Sandy beach at the otherwise green banksAccording to the EU bathing area, Lake Markkleeberg has a “excellent bathing water quality”.
Getting to Markkleeberger See in Leipzig made easy:
To the lake with the Public transport To reach the lake, simply take the S-Bahn and get off at the Markkleeberg stop (S3, S5, S5X and S6 stop here). The stops "Markkleeberg Ost, Seepromenade" and "Auenhain, Kanupark" are also located directly on the lake, both of which are connected to the bus 106 “Der Markkleeberger” Another possibility is to use the PlusBus line 141 to the stop "Auenhain, Seepark", which is less than five minutes walk from the shore. The tram line 11 leads you to the lake - for this you just have to go to theGet off at the "Markkleeberg Ost, Schillerplatz" stop. Alternatively, you can also take the own car to the parking lot in the Auenhainer Str. 1, 04416 Markkleeberg.
But before you set off, I'll take you with me on a tour around the beautiful Markkleeberger Lake and show you the Highlights!
Sports activities at the lake
Whether you are a sports fanatic, a nature lover or simply a fresh air lover – Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig makes everyone’s heart beat faster, because it offers numerous possibilitiesto indulge in more or less sporting activities.
The slight incline I rate the super developed path around the lake from easy/medium/difficult definitely with easy. That is, the 9 km The long route is suitable for marathon runners (which we all are, when we're not taking a break) as well as for those who just want to see how long they can keep going. Only at the canoe park is it a bit steeper uphill. But once you've fought your way up there, the route continues at a relaxed pace.
Today my boyfriend and I decided to go for the combo of bike and skateboards decided. We are heading towards Beginning the material moisture meter shows you the parking lot at the north end of the lake and start our tour towards the east, i.e. clockwise around the lake. To get an overview of “the lake circumnavigation project”, we drive a few hundred meters along the Lake promenade along - to the higher Viewpointfrom which we can overlook the entire lake.
To our right we discover the Sandy beach directly on the north shore and also the sandy beach at the south-eastern end next to the roaring waters of the canoe park, the Auenhain beach. On both beaches You can swim particularly well in the shallow water Children spend a great day or share a few sentences with friends beach volleyball courts let the ball fly over the net. But if you can't stand it any longer after just a few meters on the bike, you can always take a dip in the cool water, because even away from the beaches there are numerous small bays, cozy lawns and entry opportunities.
Wild action – into the water or up high?
After we have gained an overview, we roll along the eastern shore of Lake Markkleeberg directly into the area of action-packed water sports! Because here at southeastern end of the lake we discover not only an oasis of relaxation on the sandy beach, but also the Canoe Park Markkleeberg with the white water of his rafting facility and also the water sports station from ALL-on-SEA in the Auenhain BayAnd if you don’t like getting wet, you can simply put your Tarzan skills to the test in the climbing park to the shaky test.
Action-packed water sports at Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig
The canoe park has started the season with its leisure activities. In particular, the Wildwater Rafting will once again provide plenty of fun and action in the Auenhain Bay this year. There are also many other interesting offers in the canoe park. Among them is a standing wave! This makes it possible for you to throw yourself into the wave as a surfer or with truly full body effort as a bodyboarder!
You can find all offers . Of course, you can also easily park.
climbing park at Markkleeberger See in Leipzig
In summer temperatures, the Markkleeberg climbing park invites you to swing at brilliant heights through its various courses with different levels of difficulty.
DANGER! A completely new high ropes course is currently being built on the site of the climbing park, which is why the Climbing park cannot currently be visited. Progress and opening date will be announced on the official website in due course, so keep your eyes peeled!
On the grounds of the climbing park there is also a adventure golf course, where fun and games are guaranteed for all ages. This is and can be regular opening hours of the facility (see below) be visited.
Good to know: The climbing park is usually open until October - always open from Friday to Sunday as well as on public holidays and long weekends. During the holiday periods in Saxony you can even climb and play mini golf every day. For groups of 15 or more people, bookings outside of opening hours are also possible by arrangement.
ALL-on-SEA water sports station in the Auenhain Bay
The ALL-on-SEA water sports school at Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig is located right next to the canoe park and is open from Monday to Thursday from 12 noon and on weekends and public holidays from 10 am until sunset. Among other things, sailing dinghies, catamarans, windsurfing equipment, stand-up paddleboards and canoes and inflatable boats In addition, the water sports professionals from ALL-on-SEA weekly Courses and Tours for you to guarantee you the best possible and most exciting experience in, on and around the water.
For the undecided: trial lessons to try out water sports are possible at any time by arrangement.
Exploration tours on the Geo Trail
Get ready for beautiful hiking routes to suit your mood or the excitingly prepared geopath - along the Markkleeberger See - up to the Störmthaler See! In the style of the machines of the earlier open-pit mine offer you 16 over-man-high steles on the 14 km langen exploration trail along the shore a glimpse into the Earth's historyHere you can learn and discover everything about the consequences of Ice Age, the famous site in Markkleeberg yourself, to artifacts from the Paleolithic period, the creation of the current (beautiful) open-cast mining landscape and also what the North Sea probably has something to do with Leipzig.
Passenger shipping on Lake Markkleeberg
Let yourself be driven around in a really nice way: The best way to do this is on a trip across the shallow waters of Lake Markkleeberg. The passenger shipping on Lake Markkleeberg offers you daily regular scheduled and round trips as well as special trips (family, company, Christmas parties and wedding trips). You can either pick up tickets and further information during your tour on the lake promenade or make your enquiry by phone at (0341) 33 79 74 20.
Get to know Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig with the "MS Markkleeberg", "MS Störmthal" and the "MS Wachau" from a different perspective and be surprised by what the captains of the Vessels still have all the insider information about the lake ready for you.
The official season ends in early October - so before your visit, be sure to check the Website .
Sights near Lake Markkleeberg
From our vantage point, with a little imagination, we can also see some cultural highlights in the distance. The architecture lovers among you should definitely Auenkirche in Markkleeberg-Ost. About one kilometer from the north side of the lake stands this oldest building in the city. The 12th and 13th centuries The church, built in 1400, boasts an organ by Urban Kreutzbach, One organ builder from Borna from the 19th century. Access is via a parking lot in front of it with your own Car without any problems - alternatively you can also use the tram 11 to the stop Markkleeberg, Virchowstraße.
The industrial culture enthusiasts among you must definitely make a detour to the Mining Technology Park On approximately 5,4 hectares of typical open-cast mining terrain, this park shows you in an authentic and understandable way how a complete mining cycle of an open-cast mining operation took place. You are guaranteed to leave wiser than when you arrived!
Made for a artistic photo motif enthroned Wachau church ruins on the highest point of the small town, about two kilometers from the shore of Lake Markkleeberg. The church, built in the 19th century according to plans by architect of Leipzig's St. Peter's Church, Constantin Lipsius, is now a listed church and is bright green and red vines and is considered a picturesque concert venue of classical, pop and jazz. For example, bus 106 will take you there to the Wachau, An der Hohle station.
What else is there to discover?
You can also Historic Gatehouse which is part of the former Rittergut Markkleeberg It now houses a exciting museum with all information about the Markkleeberg Castle, which during the Battle of the Nations was at the centre of the fighting near Leipzig in 1813. Perhaps you will discover some impact points of the heavy cannonballs.
If you were particularly attentive on the way there, you may have already seen the impressive garden pavilion Monopteros Don't be surprised, the free-standing monument with 8 Ionic columns and ornate volute capitals is strangely located in the middle of a residential complex - at the end of the 19th century, the Dodelsche Landscape ParkIf you look closely, you can even still see parts of the old ceiling painting!
If you cycled from Leipzig to the lake, you have certainly cycled through a very special park that should not go unmentioned: The Agra-Park is not least due to its historical architecture and picturesque pavilion worth a stopover!
What's there to nibble on?
With so much physical effort, the Energy supply After the rest of the way along the south side of the lake with a view of the sweet little Getzelauer Island, awaits you now – back at our starting point in north of the lake – a varied gastronomic offer, where you can now also indulge in culinary delights.
Right on the beach promenade For example, there is the BEACH HOUSE, where you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, high-quality steaks and exciting wines. The view of the jetty and the magnificent lake invites you to linger.
Of course, there is not only the opportunity to enjoy a little refreshment here. The canoe park offers you on the whitewater terrace Or you can treat yourself to beer garden restaurant Seeperle im Seepark Auenhain a refreshment. We don’t want anyone to halfway around the lake makes you tired ;)
If you are travelling with friends, a grill and 20 packages of sausages, there is a Barbecue areaApart from that, however, the Leipzig lakes have a official Barbecue banOtherwise, you will find some Standswhere you can enjoy fruity Ice Cream, fresh Cake and cool refreshments you can pick up.
Farewell and Conclusion
Now the time has come: We have toured around the beautiful lake and the Farewell is imminent. We saw everything at Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig and after the eventful day we are now completely exhausted. So let's get on the bus. The already mentioned bus line 106 back to the city. This one comes from Böhlen, on Hainer and Störmthaler See He stops at the Markkleeberger See, at the canoe park in Auenhain and at the lake promenade. The bus meanders through the whole of Markkleeberg (via the Markkleeberg S-Bahn station) and then makes a small curve over the Lake Cospuden to big cities.
We take a seat, make ourselves comfortable in the bus and review the day. The Markkleeberger See is one of my favorite lakes because it simply perfect mix of active and relaxed relaxation offers.
Would you like to explore the lake from the comfort of a boat, go for a swim and enjoy a delicious ice cream or even a delicious dinner on the way back to the parking lot? Then you've come to the right place!
Do you want to try rafting or SUP with friends and then treat yourself to a cool beer on the terrace? Then you've come to the right place!
Do you want to go for a relaxing bike ride with the family or soak up some knowledge on the geo-trail and then end the day relaxing on the sandy beach with digging tools and a picnic? Again: You've come to the right place!
So - we saw each other ;)
The next lake trip is sure to come. The other lakes in the New Lake District are also worth a trip, so take a look at Störmthaler See, Lake Cospuden, Kulkwitzer See, Schladitzer See or the Zwenkauer Lake .
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