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Hiking and Pilgrimage in the Leipzig Region

Overview map of all tours Tours by Theme Lutherweg Sachsen quality hosts

Hiking holiday between the city and nature

The picture shows father and son balancing on the large stones by the lake.
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Right through the city ​​of Leipzig to the region One of the largest floodplain forest areas of Central EuropeThe region is rich in closed forest areas and wildly romantic River landscapes along the Mulde and Elbe. An example of this is the quality hiking trail "Heide-Biber-Tour" in the nature park Dübener Heide. But that’s not all: Wonderful pine groves and extensive Mixed forest areas shape the Landscape protection area is Dahlener Heide. Also for a holidays with your pet This fascinating piece of earth is ideal.

Where mining dominated the landscape just 20 years ago, a breathtaking lake landscape, the Leipzig New Lake District, which invites you to excursions and discoveries. Or follow the Luther Trail in Saxony.

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Planning & Navigating 
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Brochure 
“Good on foot”

The most beautiful hiking routes through town and country are presented in a compact and clear manner. More than 40 hiking routes through the city and region of Leipzig are Overview maps as well as facts such as height profile and Length presented. Of course, discovery and restaurant tips along the routes should not be missing.

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Hiking in the Nature Park 
Dübener Heide

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The Dübener Heide Nature Park invites you to numerous excursion destinations long hikes The nature park was founded in 1992. The approximately 75.000 hectares large area extends into the river landscapes of Mulde and Elbe over the two federal states of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and is considered largest contiguous mixed forest area in Central Germany.

In addition to the rich fauna and an almost untouched flora The Dübener Heide has many other natural beauties Many of them can be found on the German Hiking Association-certified quality hiking trail Heide-Biber-Tour On the first 13 km you can Families together with the beaver “Billi Bockert” Enjoy a varied hiking experience. Slightly shorter but equally informative hikes can be enjoyed on the Pressel or Dahlenberg nature trail be undertaken. 

Guided tours Landscape Museum Burg Düben

hiking trails in the Dübener Heide Nature Park

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Let’s go on a short trip to the Düben Heath!

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Dahlener Heide hiking area and Wermsdorf Forest

A couple goes for a hike and looks at the signpost in the forest for orientation.
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The Dahlener Heide and the Wermsdorf Forest are two of the most impressive landscape protection areas Saxony. In the northwestern part of the Free State, between the Elbe and Mulde Located in the heart of the forest, large forests, wide, slightly hilly to flat land and numerous ponds and lakes with a diverse flora and fauna are waiting to be explored by hikers. Deciduous and coniferous forests, extensive meadows and fertile fields offer the best opportunities for Rest and relaxation.

scenic hikes can e.g. Schildberg Tower or to do Albert Tower on the Collm and enjoy wonderful views. circular hike in the Dahlener Heide will be in state-approved health resort Schmannewitz started and became the center of the Dahlener Heide - the Jägereiche - hiked. 

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Hiking trails in the Dahlener Heide and the Wermsdorfer Wald

16
km long

circular hike in the Dahlener Heide

Dahlen

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18
km long

Circular hike from Schildau to Schildberg

Belgern

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17
km long

Circular hike from Wermsdorf to Collm

Wermsdorf

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20
km long

Circular hike from Oschatz to Collm

oh darling

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All forest areas in the Leipzig region at a glance

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Hiking along rivers and lakes

The picture shows a couple of hikers sitting on the shore of Lake Schladitzer and watching a sailor.
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The diversity of the Leipzig region is perfectly rounded off by the wild and romantic river landscapes on the Mulde and Zschopau as well as those modern lake landscape at the gates of the city of Leipzig. 

To the Mulde cities like Grimma, there are a variety of hiking opportunities that will delight nature lovers and those seeking relaxation alike. The extensive floodplain forest area Leipzig is one of the largest floodplain forest areas in Central Europe and is waiting to be explored. Even further south, in the floodplains of the nature reserve "Pfarrholz" near Groitzsch, for example, along the Ulrike-von-Levetzow hiking trail. The numerous lake circuits in Leipzig's New Lake District invite you to take long walks. South of Leipzig, these are well developed for tourism, while north of Leipzig, the nature reserves invite you to carefully explore the untouched flora and fauna.

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hiking trails near water

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nature trails and georoutes

The Leipzig region is full of geological and natural featuresthat invite you to experience the diversity of nature up close. So-called geotopes show how the landscape was formed and how it was used by people. 

Auf dem Pressel nature trail and Trages high slag heap You can learn interesting facts about flora and fauna or explore the geological wonders at Porphyry educational trail on the Rochlitzer Berg and Geolehrpfad Markkleeberger and Störmthaler See The hikes through the historical landscapes offer remarkable views and reveal the geological diversity of Saxony. Immerse yourself and experience a journey through the impressive geological and cultural history of the region!

Geotope Day Geopark Porphyrland

Hiking on nature trails and georoutes

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Village and city walks 

The holiday village of Höfgen is idyllically located in the south of Grimma. With lots of greenery all around, the village can be explored with all the senses.

Between idyllic villages, lively small towns and historic sites, Leipzig and the region offer a variety of City and village walksthat invite you to discover and enjoy. Whether through the historic old town streets of Grimm, Torgau, or Eilenburg, along enchanted river banks or through quiet city parks – each of these paths tells its own story. 

Anyone traveling in the Leipzig region will encounter carefully restored half-timbered houses, impressive buildings and lovingly maintained gardens. The city Delitzsch impresses with its medieval character, the imposing city wall and the beautifully landscaped baroque garden. In the footsteps of Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch you can discover the history and cultural heritage of the city.  

A trip to the picturesque Höfgen can be perfectly combined with a walk in the neighbouring “Village of Builders” Kössern Every walk becomes a little tour of discovery – without a long journey. 

 

Guided tour of the "Village of the Senses" Lauschtour Delitzsch Eilenburg listening tour

On foot through village idyll and city culture

6
km long

Leipzig Music Trail

Leipzig

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4
km long

On green paths – through parks and meadows of Delitzsch

Delitzsch

© Schlösserland Sachsen, LEIPZIG REGION
2
km long

Ringelnatz Trail Wurzen

Spice up

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Lutherweg Sachsen

Pilgrimages in the footsteps of the Reformation

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The Lutherweg Sachsen is a 550-kilometer-long circular hiking trail, which passes through the historical sites of Martin Luther in Saxony. 

The trail is marked in both directions and offers 31 stations that can serve as starting or ending points. The route is in 27 stages and leads through a diverse landscape, past churches, castles and other historical sitesInformation boards along the path provide information about the history of the Reformation and the significance of the Reformation for Protestant church architecture. The Luther Trail is not only a spiritual path, but also a testimony to Saxony's rich history as the heartland of the Reformation.

Martin Luther Lutherwege Deutschland Pilgrim pass

total distance and individual stages

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Group trip to Grimma and Torgau

“On the Trail of the Reformation”

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Lutherweg Sachsen

Experience Reformation History

Along 27 stations The Luther Trail leads through Saxony as a spiritual Circular hiking trail through significant residences and places of work by Martin Luther and his companions in Saxony. 

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quality hosts 
Wanderable Germany

The hosts, who have been awarded the "Quality Host for Hiking in Germany" certificate by the German Hiking Association, offer hikers particularly friendly conditions.

Since 2005, the German Hiking Association together with its regional tourism cooperation partners, nationwide quality standards for hiker-friendly accommodation and catering establishments. The approx. 1.600 award-winning institutions guarantee guests a variety of amenities, catering and services that are specifically tailored to the needs of hikers are tailored. 

At the side of Wanderable Germany In addition to the nationwide host companies, you can also be inspired by the diverse routes of the various hiking regions.

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HEIDE SPA Hotel & Resort ****

Bad Duben

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holiday apartment "Waldhaus Ehrenpreis"

Bad Duben

Digital Adventure Tours

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discover the region individually

Go on a journey of discovery in the cities of the Leipzig region: With the digital audio experiences, you can listen to the history of the towns of Delitzsch and Eilenburg at your own pace, find the beaver with the HeideWächter tour, get to know Bad Düben with the digital city tour or discover Pegau using talking stones. Interesting facts and funny anecdotes can be experienced at the individual listening points, including through lively audio pieces. City tours of a special kind!

Our defect reporter

Have you discovered a broken sign, a fallen tree, missing or incorrect signage on the hiking trail? 

If you notice any defect or damage on one of the hiking trails in the Leipzig region, please use our damage reporterThis way, the message will be sent directly to the right place so that it can be resolved as quickly as possible. A comment at outdooractive or komoot also helps other nature lovers to recognize and avoid difficulties or dangers. Thank you for your support!

This is how it all works:

1. Guest reports defect

2. Report is received and checked

3. Forwarding to the responsible authority

4. Processing by municipality, association or local path warden

Report a defect
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Survey: Hiking Monitor

Here you can find the current survey

With the hiking monitor Science and practice are to be brought together and the resources of both sides are to be pooled. Hiking destinations receive reliable figures in order to adapt hiking tourism offer in the regions and on the other hand the Marketing tailored to the target group to design.

  • How is hiking currently developing

  • What preferences does the hiker have

  • Who hikes when, where and how often

  • What requirements do hikers have for hiking hardware and software
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The most beautiful hiking trails in the Leipzig region

Sunny day on Augustusplatz with a view of the opera, in the foreground you can see a stele of the Notenspur, Musikstadt, KulturSunny day on Augustusplatz with a view of the opera, in the foreground you can see a stele of the Notenspur, city of music, cultureSlunečný den na náměstí Augustusplatz s výhledem na operu, v popředí je vidět Stéla Notenspur, město hudby a kultury.Słoneczny dzień on Augustusplatz z widokiem na operę, na pierwszym planie widać stelę Notenspur, miasta muzyki i kultury.Zonnige dag on Augustusplatz met uitzicht op het operagebouw, op de voorgrond zie je jeen stele van the music track, city of music, cultuurGiornata di sole in Augustusplatz with view of the theater of the opera, in primo piano si vede the stele of the notation track, città della musica e della cultura
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Leipzig Music Trail
5,56 km
8 m
1: 21 pm
12 m
Theme trail · very easy
Wintergartenstraße 2, 04103 Leipzig
CC-BY Philipp Kirschner, www.pkfotografie.com, LEIPZIG REGION
hiking trail around Leipzig
87,24 km
246 m
20: 00 pm
242 m
Long-distance hiking trail · difficult
04205 Leipzig
CC-BY Philipp Kirschner, www.pkfotografie.com, LEIPZIG REGION
Auwald Adventure Trail - Schlosspark Lützschena
2,45 km
2 m
0: 35 pm
2 m
Theme trail · easy
04159 Leipzig
© © TI Bad Düben, LEIPZIG REGION
Waldhofweg Bad Düben
9,96 km
21 m
2: 25 pm
21 m
Hiking · medium
04849 Bad Düben
© C.Hüller, LEIPZIG REGION
Circular hike from Oschatz to Collm
19,67 km
182 m
5: 05 pm
182 m
Hiking · medium
04758 Oschatz
CC-BY T. Bichler (www.best-of-wandern.de), LEIPZIG REGION
Georoute Collm
4,99 km
94 m
1: 30 pm
94 m
Theme trail · easy
04779 Wermsdorf
CC-BY Hoyer / punctum, LEIPZIG REGION
Lutherweg Sachsen - Access road from Dahlen to Schmannewitz
5,44 km
16 m
1: 30 pm
29 m
Pilgrim's path · easy
04774 Dahlen
CC-BY Tom Williger, www.tomwilliger.de, LEIPZIG REGION
Circular hike from Schildau to Schildberg
17,82 km
105 m
4: 30 pm
105 m
Hiking · medium
04874 Belgern
CC-BY Thomas Bichler, www.best-of-wandern.de, LEIPZIG REGION
circular hike in the Dahlener Heide
15,64 km
106 m
4: 00 pm
106 m
Hiking · medium
04774 Dahlen
© Marcel Horschig Aerial Photos LE, LEIPZIG REGION
Circular hike from Wermsdorf to Collm
16,84 km
188 m
4: 15 pm
188 m
Hiking · medium
04779 Wermsdorf
© Denkmalschmiede Höfgen, LEIPZIG REGION
Path of Stones Grimma
8,29 km
4 m
2: 06 pm
28 m
Theme trail · easy
04668 Grimma
CC-BY Tom Williger, LEIPZIG REGION
Circular hike from Grimma to the holiday village Höfgen
11,09 km
52 m
3: 00 pm
52 m
Hiking · easy
04668 Grimma