--- title: "Cycling Tours and Trails ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/experience/cycling-in-leipzig" description: "Discover Leipzig and the Region by bike: cycle routes and trails for every taste ► See you soon in Leipzig & the Region!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Experience > Active > Cycling" --- Cycling tours and cycle paths in the Leipzig Region =================================================== - - - - Out and about by bike *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. **Idyllic cycling routes stretching for kilometres** take you through a picturesque landscape with **historic towns** and tranquil **villages**, surrounded by **forests, lakes and floodplains**. Thanks to a very well-developed network of paths and two , you can explore Leipzig and the region perfectly by bike. Numerous long-distance cycle routes and main regional cycling routes run in every direction, and the connections make it possible to design your own individual tours. Here you will find **the most beautiful cycling routes through the city and countryside** and be surprised by the variety. If you fancy a tour away from the tourist-signposted cycling routes, feel free to check out our in the region or the ! Have fun! Plan & Navigate with outdooractive and komoot - All cycle routes in the Leipzig Region on - Download komoot and secure benefits - All cycle routes in the Leipzig Region on - Download Outdooractive and secure benefits ### **Explore Leipzig App** Cycle through Leipzig to the New Lake District! Fahrrad-Nextbike-Leihrad-Nachhaltigkeit-Mobilität-Umwelt-Philipp-Kirschner-leipzig-travel Leipzig and the region are wonderful to explore by bike. With **three individually designed cycle tours**, you can discover the diversity of Leipzig and the region at your own pace. You’ll start in eastern Leipzig - a district full of creative corners, alternative spots and real insider tips. From here, the choice is yours: will you keep it to a short loop through the east of the city, or extend your tour to discover the nature around Leipzig and ride all the way into the Leipzig New Lakeland? Let yourself drift and enjoy exciting insights into the city, culture and nature - truly authentic and away from the typical tourist trails. **Download the app now** and hop on your bike! - - "Unterwegs mit dem Rad" Rad-Broschüre Mockup 2025 Brochure “Out and About by Bike” Anyone who **discovers Leipzig and the region by bike** will be surprised by its **versatility**. Our **brochure** provides you with **detailed maps, excursion tips and places to stop for refreshments**, as well as **GPX data** for every tour. - - Circular routes and main cycle routes ------------------------------------- Startpunkt für die Radtour um den See ist die Schladitzer Bucht - Radfahren in der Region Leipzig The circular routes and regional main cycle routes are particularly well suited for an **active day trip** by bike. The **themed cycle routes** cover exciting topics such as the changing landscape of the region on the or a refreshingly fruity change of scenery in Saxony’s largest fruit-growing region on the . A popular destination for cyclists is the Leipzig New Lakeland, which with the definitely promises one thing: lakes as far as the eye can see. Cooling off on hot summer days is therefore a must. - - ### Tour recommendations - ### Obstland Cycle Route Discover Saxony’s fruit-growing region by bike - The **main route** is **58 km** long in total and leads through Saxony’s **largest contiguous fruit-growing region** - You can experience the tradition of fruit growing on **3 individual sub-routes** - **Sub-route II** is especially interesting **for families**: an interactive, app-based **adventure tour with Poppy Pollenpelz the bumblebee** invites you to set off on a discovery tour - Long-distance cycle routes -------------------------- Radfahren an der Mulde bei Schloss Rochlitz in der Region Leipzig The Leipzig Region is especially easy to explore extensively and in several stages by bike on the **long-distance cycle routes** . Over around 400 kilometres, the long-distance takes you through a varied **river landscape along the three branches of the Mulde**, through dense forests and wide fields, and past **historic towns, castles, palaces and monasteries**. A real insider tip! The Mulde Cycle Route along the Freiberger Mulde also connects to the , which runs from Technitz to Frankenberg and then continues on into the Ore Mountains. A detour to the Kriebstein Dam with Kriebstein Castle, Saxony’s most beautiful knight’s castle, is well worth it here. Germany’s best-known long-distance cycle route - the - also runs west of the Elbe through the Leipzig Region. - - ### Tour recommendations - **Our tips for your bike tour** - Here you can find an overview of all in the region - **Detours and current information** can be found in the Outdooractive system for the respective cycle routes - A bus with a bicycle trailer operates on **bus routes 101 and 141** through the southern Leipzig New Lakeland. Find out more**:** . - Inspiration for Welcome to Leipzig - The podcast for your Leipzig trip - The Mulde Cycle Route --------------------- Experience art, culture and craftsmanship The Mulde river consists of the branches of the **and** , which merge in Sermuth to become the . Here, we present a few **culturally rich sections** of the Mulde Cycle Path. The starting and end points of the tours can always be reached by train. Especially around Leisnig, Colditz and Grimma, there are many **castles, palaces and monasteries** to visit. But children will also have plenty to enjoy – **playgrounds, ferries and mills** provide the basis for a varied family experience - with or without a bike. - ### Day trips along the Mulde Cycle Route - Travel offer “Cycling along the Mulde” - My favorite tour ---------------- Meine Lieblingstour: Mit dem Gravel Bike durch die Wälder rund um Naunhof You will find an overview of very personal recommendations from cycling enthusiasts on this map. From short **family-friendly loops** to **extended gravel tours** in the Dübener Heide, there is something for everyone. **Good to know:** The tours are *not* officially signposted and only exist as online maps. Would you like to share **your favorite tours** here? Simply send your **suggestions** to . We look forward to hearing from you! - - ### Very personal recommendations - - ### Blog post The most beautiful cycle routes ------------------------------- - ### Blog post Wonderful walking trails ------------------------ - ### Blog post A relaxing break ---------------- - ### On foot, by bike, on the water Active holidays in the Leipzig region ------------------------------------- Junction systems in the Leipzig Region --------------------------------------- Wegweiser Knotenpunktsystem im Leipziger Neuseenland - Radfahren in der Region Leipzig **What is a junction point?** You can spot them from a distance: Large **green number prisms** sit atop the signposts along the cycle path. Together with their neighbouring points, they form a network of **orientation aids** alongside the themed cycle routes. **What are the benefits of the cycle network?** An enjoyable bike tour starts with good signposting. The cycle network offers the advantage that you do not have to remember complicated place names. You simply cycle from one number to the next. This means a cycle route can easily be put together individually, just as you like. **Where is the junction point system already available?** There are 2 independent junction point systems in the LEIPZIG REGION: - in the **Leipzig New Lakeland** - in the **Wurzener Land** - - Bike&Boat Out and about by bike and canoe In addition to exploring the many **cycle paths** in Leipzig and the region, you can also discover the area from the **water** and simply **combine** both with *Bike&Boat:* For example, offers the option of renting bikes, which you use to complete the first half of the tour to **Lake Cospuden**. Once there, you switch to a two-person kayak and paddle the route through the **Leipzig Riverside Forest** back to the city harbour. Of course, the whole thing is also possible the other way around. If you would like to experience this kind of **combined tour** with a larger group (min. 6 people), this is possible with the provider from the Scheibenholz Racecourse. Here, you ride team bikes through the riverside forest and along the Elster flood channel and the **White Elster**. Afterwards, you hop into an inflatable boat for the trip back to the starting point. bett+bike accommodation ----------------------- Schloss Hartenfels bei Torgau liegt direkt am Elberadweg - Radfahren in der Region Leipzig After a strenuous day of cycling, you want to be able to recover well. **Cycle-friendly accommodation** makes a **cycling holiday** more relaxing, so you can start the next day feeling fit. The **bett+bike quality certificate** is awarded by the **ADFC** to accommodation that meets special criteria developed based on the wishes and needs of cycle tourists. You can find an **overview** of all certified bett+bike accommodation and **businesses in the Leipzig Region** here (*simply filter by region, location or cycle route*). - ### bett+bike certified accommodation in the Leipzig Region Our issue reporter **Have you discovered a broken sign, a fallen tree, or missing or incorrect signage along the cycle path?** If you notice a defect or damage on one of the cycle paths in the Leipzig Region, please feel free to use our **damage report tool**. This ensures the report goes directly to the right place so the issue can be fixed as quickly as possible. A comment on **outdooractive or komoot** also helps other nature lovers identify and avoid difficulties or hazards. **Thank you for your support!** **Here’s how it works:** 1\. Visitor reports an issue 2\. Report is received and reviewed 3\. Forwarded to the responsible office 4\. Handled by the municipality, association or local trail warden - All cycle paths and cycle routes at a glance --------------------------------------------