--- title: "Active holidays & enjoy nature ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/discover/active-holiday-in-leipzig" description: "Enjoy your active holiday with hiking, cycling, water sports and idyllic holiday villages in Leipzig and the region ► escape into the countryside!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Discover > Leipzig Highlights > Active holiday" --- Active vacation in Leipzig and the region ========================================== - - - The best excursion destinations for your active getaway ------------------------------------------------------- *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Where could you recharge and slow down better than in nature? Leipzig and the region have **a lot to offer in terms of landscape** – and that does not mean the urban jungle. From the Leipzig floodplain forest over the crystal-clear lakes to the parks and gardens of magnificent palaces, from the and the species-rich heathland back to the picturesque canals in the vibrant city – here you can enjoy wonderfully varied **active days in the great outdoors**. Even with your four-legged friend in tow, there is plenty to experience and discover. Leipzig and the region offer exciting excursion tips for . Browse the page and discover, in addition to the **top 10 highlights**, many more activities that you can enjoy **on foot**, **by bike**, or **on the water**. We promise: **You’ll be eager for even more** **.** ### Our top 10 active highlights in Leipzig and the region Curious? - Various routes around Leipzig 174 Hiking routes 80 Cycling routes 12 Waterways - - ### Johann Wolfgang von Goethe > "The sublime language of nature, the sounds of needy humanity are known only to the wanderer." The most beautiful hiking routes through town and countryside "Gut zu Fuß" Wander-Broschüre Mockup 2025/2026 Hiking trails through the charming forest areas of the **Düben** and **Dahlen Heath**, along the romantic river landscapes of the **Mulde** and **Zschopau** or around the modern **lake district** on the outskirts of the city – a must for nature-loving hikers. - - ### Hiking highlights Lutherweg Saxony - a total of **550 km** - with **27 varied stages** - past significant **places where Martin Luther lived and worked** - ### Explore Leipzig app Leipzig on foot Digitaler Stadtrundgang durch Leipzig - Urlaub mit Kindern in Leipzig If you have enough time, the “Leipzig on Foot” tour is the perfect way to discover the city at a relaxed pace using the Explore Leipzig app. The large city center tour includes 25 stops and takes you to the most important sights of the trade fair city. You can choose your starting and ending points flexibly, and you can adjust the order of the stops individually. **Highlights:** Old Town Hall, Leipzig Opera, Gewandhaus, and many more. **Tip:** Use the Explore Leipzig app for navigating the city and receive detailed information about each stop. Enjoy an extended walk through Leipzig’s center and discover the city in all its diversity! - - Out and about by bike --------------------- ### The most beautiful cycling routes through the city and nature "Unterwegs mit dem Rad" Rad-Broschüre Mockup 2025 Trekking bike, gravel bike, e-bike or cargo bike – the **cycle paths** offer something for every cycling enthusiast: varied routes leading from the city out to the **lake district** in the north and south of Leipzig, along the romantic **riverbanks** of the Mulde and Zschopau, or over hills and valleys to magnificent **castles and palaces**. - - ### Cycling highlights The Obstland cycle route - Main route: **58 km** - **3 sub-routes** on special themes of the Obstland - largest continuous **fruit-growing area** in Saxony - The circular route connects the and the regional - Diving in the Leipzig New Lake District Hiking in Leipzig and the region Cycling routes In and around Leipzig - Bathing fun, water sports, boat tours ------------------------------------- and much more... Of lakes and water hiking tours, outdoor pools and water sports MockUp-Freizeitspaß-am-Wasser-2025 Leipzig rightly calls itself a **Water City**. Not only the many **canals and rivers** within the city, but also the varied **lake landscape in the region** invite you to enjoy fun and sports in, on and around the water. Sailing, diving, surfing and swimming enthusiasts will be in their element here. And if you prefer a more relaxed experience, you can explore Leipzig’s **waterways** or the river meadows in the region by **canoe** or on a **boat trip**. 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