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Hiking and Pilgrimage in the Leipzig Region

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Hiking holiday between the city and nature

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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 HeideBut that’s not all: Magnificent pine groves and extensive mixed forest areas shape the Landscape protection area with Dahlener Heide. 

Where mining dominated the landscape just 20 years ago, a breathtaking lake landscape, by 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

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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

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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 the 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.

Highlight 7-Lakes Hike Auwaldstation Leipzig lakes in the region

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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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

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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

84
km long

hiking trail around Leipzig

Leipzig

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56
km long

Forester's path

doberman

CC-BY | Christian Hüller, www.christianhueller.de, LEIPZIG REGION
4
km long

hike around Lake Moritz

Brandis

5
km long

Hike around Lake Albrechtshainer

Brandis

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5
km long

Dahlenberg nature trail

Trossin

5
km long

Pressel nature trail

Laußig

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30
km long

quality hiking trail Heide-Biber-Tour

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564
km long

Lutherweg Sachsen - entire route

Borna

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6
km long

Hike through the historic Colditz Zoo

Colditz

6
km long

path to kaolin

muggles

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11
km long

Ulrike-von-Levetzow hiking trail Groitzsch

Groitzsch

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7
km long

Georoute Bergbaupfad Hohburg

Lossatal

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