--- title: "Lake Markkleeberg near Leipzig - a paradise for young and old" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/markkleeberger-see-in-leipzig" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/924303/763e08a0674449c84f1a94064a2ecd93606e2fbfb367d160b4a39297539ff9bd/lake-markkleeberg-in-leipzig-s-new-lake-district.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Lake Markkleeberg near Leipzig - a paradise for young and old ============================================================= - Top highlight - 01/07/2026 Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig's New Lake District Pack your swimming trunks, hiking boots or skates and off you go to **Lake Markkleeberg** in the Leipzig region! Today I'd like to introduce you to one of the most beautiful lakes, which is located east of the small town of **Markkleeberg** and has therefore been christened . Where a large **mining hole** once stood, you will now find a magnificent **lake** that is not only ideal as a **relaxation spot** for those seeking **relaxation**, but also for beautiful **family outings** on land and water. You can expect exciting **exploration tours** on the **geopath**, wild **action** in the water, **climbing fun** at altitude or even **culinary experiences**. Key facts about Lake Markkleeberg at a glance On a **9-kilometre** , you can explore the lake on foot in around **2:15 hours**. With a maximum altitude difference of **47 meters**, you don't have to overcome any major hills. Just let your gaze wander and enjoy the view! Whether **on foot**, by **bike**, **pushchair**, **skates** or **wheelchair** - the well-paved path is **accessible** and therefore suitable for everyone. Even **dogs** are allowed! At the **dog beach** in the area of the Auenhain beach in the direction of Wachau beach, four-legged friends can run around freely. Therefore, the lake is perfect for a . However, dogs must be kept on a lead in the recreation area! The natural surroundings offer endless paths for **walks** and there are numerous opportunities to have fun together around the lake, such as **beach volleyball**, **boat hire** or **fitness trails**. The lake also offers a great landscape for **children** with **beaches**, **ice cream parlors**, a **playground** and an exciting **geo-trail**! Wherever you look, you ll see lots of meadows and water, some deciduous and pine forest and even the odd **sandy beach** on the otherwise **green shore**. According to the EU bathing site, Lake Markkleeberg has **"excellent bathing water quality".** - Lake promenade on Lake Markkleeberg - Leipziger Neuseenland - Seepark Auenhain – Leisure - Drone image of Lake Markkleeberg Leipzig Getting to Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig made easy: To reach the lake by **public transport**, simply get on the S-Bahn and get off at the Markkleeberg stop (S3, S5, S5X and S6). The stops "Markkleeberg Ost, Seepromenade" and "Auenhain, Kanupark" are also located directly on the lake, both of which can be reached by **bus 106** . Another option is to take the **PlusBus line 141** to the stop "Auenhain, Seepark", which is less than a five-minute walk from the shore. The **tram line 11** will also take you to the lake - just get off at the "Markkleeberg Ost, Schillerplatz" stop. Alternatively, you can of course also travel by **your own car** to the parking lot at **.** But before you set off on your own, **let me take you** on a tour around the beautiful Lake Markkleeberg and show you the **highlights**! Sporting activities on the lake Whether you're a sports fan, nature enthusiast or simply a lover of fresh air - Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig makes everyone's heart beat faster, as it offers **numerous opportunities** to let off steam in a more or less sporty way. Due to the **low gradient**, I definitely rate the super **excavated path** around the lake from easy/medium/difficult as **easy**. This means that the **9-kilometre** route is suitable for marathon runners (which we all are when we're not taking a break) as well as for those who like to jog and see how long they can last. Only the canoe park is a little more uphill. But once you've fought your way up there, it's a relaxed run. Today, my boyfriend and I opted for a combination of **bikes** and **skates**. We **start** at the **parking lot at the northern end** of the lake and begin our tour heading east, i.e. clockwise around the lake. To get an overview of "the project around the lake" first, we drive a few hundred meters along the **lake promenade** - to the higher **viewpoint**, from where we can see the whole lake. To our right, we discover the **sandy beach** directly on the northern shore and also the sandy beach at the south-eastern end next to the roaring waters of the canoe park, the **Auenhainer Strand**. The shallow water on both **beaches** makes them particularly suitable for spending a great day with **children** or playing a few sets with friends on the **beach volleyball courts**. But if you can't stand it after just a few meters on the bike, you can always take a dip in the cool water, because there are also numerous **small bays**, **cozy sunbathing lawns** and **entry points** around the lake away from the beaches. . - - ALL-on-SEA boat rental Markkleeberger See - Cycling at Lake Markkleeberg - Sport in the Leipzig Region Wild action - in the water or up high? After getting an overview, we roll along the eastern shore of Lake Markkleeberg directly into the area of **action-packed water sports**! Because here at the **south-eastern end** of the lake, we not only discover an oasis of relaxation on the sandy beach, but also the with the white water of its **rafting facility** and the in the **Auenhainer Bucht**. And if you're not so keen on getting wet, you can put your Tarzan skills to the test at the . - White water rafting in the Markkleeberg Canoe Park - water sports in Leipzig and the region - Your meeting & conference in Leipzig: Water sports on Lake Markkleeberg - Wave surfing in the Markkleeberg Canoe Park - water sports in Leipzig and the region Action-packed water sports on Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig The has kicked off the season with its leisure activities. This year, **whitewater rafting** in particular will once again provide plenty of fun and action in Auenhain Bay. There are also many other interesting offers at the canoe park. Including a **standing wave**! This makes it possible for you to throw yourself into the wave as a wave surfer or with truly full physical exertion as a bodyboarder! You can find all the offers Of course, you can also park conveniently - People in safety gear enjoy rafting on a challenging whitewater channel. - - View of the white water facility in the Markkleeberg Canoe Park for the paddling festival with numerous sports enthusiasts in canoes on the water, water sports, leisure activity ### Our recommendations - Water sports Climbing park on Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig In summer temperatures, the also invites you to swing through its various courses with different levels of difficulty at brilliant heights. After a complete renovation, the facility was reopened in May 2025. The climbing park has several courses with different levels of difficulty and new, exciting climbing elements. The spectacular panoramic view over Leipzig's Neuseenland is unique. The base jump and the zipline routes with a total length of 300 meters provide an adrenaline rush! Climbing is possible from the age of six and a minimum height of 1.10 meters. On the grounds of the climbing park there is also an , where fun and games are guaranteed for all ages. This is **open** and can be visited during the **regular opening hours of the facility (see below)**. **Good to know:** As a rule, the climbing park is open until October - always from Friday to Sunday as well as on public holidays and bridging days. During the vacation periods, extended opening hours apply for both the climbing park and the adventure golf course. For groups of 15 people or more, it is also possible to book outside opening hours by prior arrangement. - The picture shows a person conquering the course in the Markkleeberg climbing park. - Adventure golf course on Lake Markkleeberg - Leisure in Leipzig and the region - Markkleeberg climbing park - Leisure activities in Leipzig and the region.jpg ### Our recommendations - Climbing ALL-on-SEA water sports station in Auenhain Bay The on Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig is located right next to the canoe park and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or until sunset. Among other things, **sailing dinghies**, **catamarans**, **windsurfing equipment**, **stand-up paddleboards** as well as **canoes** and **inflatable boats** are available for hire. In addition, the **water sports professionals** from ALL-on-SEA run 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: **taster lessons** to try out the water sports are possible at any time by arrangement. - ALL-on-SEA water sports school on Lake Markkleeberg - ALL-on-SEA water sports school on Lake Markkleeberg - ALL-on-SEA on Lake Markkleeberg ### Our recommendations - Water sports Exploratory tours on the geological trail Get ready for beautiful **hiking routes to suit your mood** or the exciting **-** along Lake Markkleeberg - all the way to ! In the style of the machines used in the former **open-cast mine** 16 over-man-high steles on the **14-kilometreexploration trail** along the shore offer you an insight into the **earth's history**. Here you will learn and discover everything about the consequences of the **Ice Age**, the famous **found site in Markkleeberg** itself, **artifacts** from the Palaeolithic Age, the formation of the current (beautiful) **open-cast mining landscape** and also what the **North Sea** probably has to do with Leipzig. - ### Our recommendations 13.37 km - Themed hiking trail Passenger shipping on Lake Markkleeberg Let us take you for a really nice ride: The best way to do this is on a trip across the **shallow waters** of Lake Markkleeberg. The offers you regular **line and round trips** as well as special cruises (family, company, Christmas parties and wedding cruises) every day.You can either pick up tickets and further information during your tour on the lakeside promenade or make your request by telephone on (0341) 33 79 74 20. Get to know Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig from a different perspective with the **"MS Markkleeberg"** and the **"MS Wachau"** and be surprised by what the captains of the still have all kinds of insider information about the lake for you The official **season ends at the beginning of October** - so be sure to check out the before your visit. - - Die FMS Wachau der Personenschifffahrt im Leipziger Neuseenland durchfährt eine Schleuse, Ausflug, Freizeitaktivität - ### Our recommendations - Boat tours Places of interest near Lake Markkleeberg From our vantage point, with a little imagination, we can also spot a few **cultural highlights** in the distance. The **architecture lovers** among you should definitely pay a visit to the in Markkleeberg-Ost. This oldest building in the town is located around one kilometer from the north side of the lake. Built in the **12th and 13th centuries**, the church boasts an organ by **Urban Kreutzbach**, a 19th-century **organ builder from Borna**. You can easily get there in your own **car** thanks to a parking lot in front of it - alternatively, you can also take the **Tram 11** to the Markkleeberg, Virchowstraße stop. The **industrial culture enthusiasts** among you should definitely make a detour to the . On approx. 5.4 hectares of typical open-cast mining terrain, this park shows you authentically and comprehensibly how a complete extraction cycle of an open-cast mining operation took place. You re guaranteed to leave smarter than you came! The are enthroned on the highest point of the small village, around two kilometers from the shore of Lake Markkleeberg. Built in the 19th century according to plans by the **architect of Leipzig's St. Peter's Church, Constantin Lipsius**, the listed church is now overgrown with **bright green and red vines** and is used as a picturesque **venue for classical, pop and jazz concerts**. You can get there by taking bus 106 to the Wachau, An der Hohle stop, . - - - Mining Technology Park - Industrial culture in the Leipzig region What else is there to discover? You can also visit the , which is part of the former **Markkleeberg manor**. Today it houses an **exciting museum** with all the information about the **Markkleeberg Castle,** which was at the center of the fighting during the **Battle of Nations** near Leipzig in 1813. Perhaps you'll spot a few impact marks from the heavy cannonballs If you were particularly attentive on the way there, you may also have spotted the imposing **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 **Dodel Landscape Park** was still located here. If you look closely, you can even recognize parts of the old ceiling painting! If you ve cycled from Leipzig to the lake, you ve certainly cycled through a very special park that should not go unmentioned: the is worth a stopover, not least because of its **historic architecture** and the **painterly pavilion**! - Agra-Park - Spring in Leipzig - Markkleeberg Gatehouse - ### Our recommendations - Other - Park/garden What's there to snack on? Of course, with so much physical exertion, **energy supply** should not be neglected! After the rest of the route along the south side of the lake with a view of the cute little **Getzelau Island**, a varied **gastronomic offer** awaits you - back at our starting point in the **north of the lake** - where you can now also let off steam with culinary delights. For example, is located directly on the **beach promenade**, 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, this is not the only place where you can enjoy a snack. The **canoe park** also offers you refreshments on the . Or you can treat yourself to a refreshment at the in the . After all, we don't want anyone to go limp **halfway around the lake** ;) If you are traveling with friends, a barbecue and 20 packets of sausages, there is a **barbecue area** for you on Auenhain beach. Away from this, however, there is an at the Leipzig lakes. Otherwise, you will find several **stalls**, especially near the two beaches, where you can pick up fruity **ice cream**, fresh **cake** and cool **refreshments** on your trip. - - Restaurant Seeperle © Seepark Auenhain.jpg ### Our recommendations - Water sports - Restaurant Farewell and conclusion Now the time has actually come: we have toured once around the beautiful lake and the **farewell is imminent**. We've seen everything at Lake Markkleeberg in Leipzig and after an eventful day, we're now really exhausted. So let's get on the bus. The aforementioned also takes us back to Leipzig. This comes from Böhlen, along **Hainer** and **Störmthaler See**. It stops at **Markkleeberger See,** at the canoe park in Auenhain and on the lakeside promenade. The bus winds its way through the whole of Markkleeberg (via Markkleeberg S-Bahn station) and then makes a small loop across **Cospudener See** to Großstädteln. We take a seat, make ourselves comfortable on the bus and reflect on the day. Lake Markkleeberg is one of my favorite lakes because it simply offers the **perfect mix of active and chilled relaxation**. If you want to explore the lake comfortably from the 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! If you fancy trying out rafting or SUP with friends and then treating yourself to a cool beer on the terrace then you've come to the right place! Would you like to go for a relaxing bike ride with the family or soak up some knowledge on the geological trail and then end the day relaxing on the sandy beach with digging tools and a picnic ? Once again: You've come to the right place! So - *we'll see you* ;) Konstanze Schilling01. July 2026 Conclusion The next lake excursion is sure to come. The other lakes in Neuseenland are also worth a visit, so take a look at , , , or the . **You still have questions? Then get in touch with us!** Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Tourist Information Tel.: **+49 341 / 7104 - 260** E-mail: Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 13.37 km - Themed hiking trail 9.00 km - Hiking 10.17 km - Canoe