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Active Holidays 
in Leipzig and the region

The best destinations for your active break

Where can you better recharge your batteries and slow down than in nature? Leipzig and the region have much to offer in terms of landscape - and that does not mean the urban jungle. From the Leipzig floodplain forest to the crystal-clear lakes to the parks and gardens of magnificent castles, from Geopark Porphyrland and the species-rich heathland back to the picturesque canals in the vibrant city - here you can enjoy varied active days in the countryside .

Browse the site and discover the Top 10 Highlights many more offers that you zu Fuß, by bike or on the water experience. We promise: You will want even more Nature in Leipzig and the Region.

Our Top 10 Active Highlights in Leipzig and Region

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All sorts of paths around Leipzig

174

walking routes

80

Cycling routes

12

Waterways

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Only the wanderer gets to know the sublime language of nature, the sounds of needy humanity."

The most beautiful hiking routes through town and country

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Hiking trails through the charming forest areas of the Dübener and Dahlener Heide, along the wild and romantic river landscapes trough and Zschopau or about the modern Lake landscape outside the city gates - a must for nature-loving hikers.

hiking highlights

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Lutherweg Sachsen

  • a total of 550 km

  •  with 27 varied stages

  • past important residences and places of work Martin Luther's

Explore Leipzig app

Leipzig on foot

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If you have enough time, the "Leipzig on foot" tour is the perfect way to discover the city in a relaxed manner using the Explore Leipzig app. The large inner-city tour includes 25 stops and takes you to the most important sights in the trade fair city. You can choose your starting and ending points flexibly and the order of the stops can be individually adjusted.

Highlights: Old Town Hall, Leipzig Opera, Gewandhaus and many more.

Tip: Use the Explore Leipzig app to navigate through the city and get detailed information about each station.

Enjoy a long walk through Leipzig's center and discover the city in all its diversity!

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On the road by bike

The most beautiful cycling routes 
through city and nature

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Trekking, gravel, e-bike or cargo bike - the Bike paths offer something for every cyclist's heart: varied routes from the city out to Lake landscape in the north and south of Leipzig, along the romantic river courses from Mulde and Zschopau or over hill and valley to magnificent castles and palaces.

cycling highlights

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The Obstland cycle route

Diving

in Leipzig's New Lake District

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Hiking

in Leipzig and the region

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Cycling routes

In and around Leipzig

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swimming fun, water sports, boat tours

and much more ...

From lakes and water hiking tours, outdoor pools and water sports

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Leipzig rightly calls itself water cityNot only the many canals and rivers within the city, but also the varied lake landscape in the region invite you to have fun and do sports in, on and around the water.

Sailors, divers, surfers and bathers will love this place. And if you prefer something more leisurely, you can explore Leipzig’s Waterways or the floodplains in the region by Canoe or with one Wolfgangsee Ferries. Ahoy!

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