--- title: "Water Hiking, Canoe & Boat ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/experience/water-hiking-in-leipzig" description: "Our waterways are our lifelines: rivers & canals, New Lakeland, Mulde & Elbe ► Experience Leipzig & the Region from the water!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Experience > Water > Water hiking" --- Waterways in Leipzig & the region ===================================== - - - - Get in the boat and off you go! Canoe trips through **Water City Leipzig,** which can look back on more than 150 years of water tourism tradition, are great fun. Thanks to a lock, it is even possible to paddle all the way to Lake Cospuden. The **tourist water network** makes this possible, as it connects rivers and streams with the varied lake landscape of the surrounding region, the . The first lake network in Leipzig New Lakeland - Lake Markkleeberg and Lake Störmthal - is also wonderful to explore on a **paddling tour** . Inflatable boat trips on the **Mulde** near Rochlitz, Grimma and Eilenburg are ideal for families. Magnificent castles and palaces, idyllic **floodplain landscapes** and impressive **rocky gorges** line the banks of the Mulde. A **paddling tour on the Elbe** from Belgern via Torgau to Dommitzsch also guarantees unforgettable impressions of nature. Simply hire a boat from one of the many rental stations in the region or bring your own canoe, and off you go. **Important information about the Tourist Waterway Network** - Operating hours of the locksThe locks in Connewitz and Cospuden have started the season. In April, the locks are operational from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., from May to September from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and in October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MockUp-Freizeitspaß-am-Wasser-2025 Brochure Fun on the Water The brochure for all water lovers - from sailing, surfing and white-water rafting to bathing beaches, canoeing and boat trips. Includes overview maps of all lakes in and around Leipzig as well as all paddling tours from the city to the Leipzig New Lakeland, on the Mulde river or the Elbe. - - City of Leipzig & Leipzig New Lakeland ------------------------------------------ Out and about with canoes and more Kanufahrt auf der Weißen Elster - Wasserstadt Leipzig A vibrant metropolis, green and located right on the water. Leipzig brings all these qualities together! **Dive into Leipzig** and enjoy the city by the water in all its facets. On an excursion through the interwoven system of natural river courses and man-made canals, you will discover the city’s charm from a whole new perspective and will understand why Leipzig is also known as **Little Venice**. A tour through the **Leipzig Riverside Forest**, one of the largest alluvial forest areas in Central Europe, feels like a short break and is therefore also very popular with Leipzig locals. Just outside the city lies the **Leipzig New Lakeland**, which, with a total area of 7,000 hectares spread across 20 lakes, has a major influence on the Leipzig region. Rivers and canals create a connection that reaches all the way into Leipzig’s city centre. ### Paddling routes in Leipzig and the region Bike & Boat Out and about by bike and canoe In addition to exploring the many waterways in Leipzig and the region, there is also the option of discovering the area by bike and simply combining both with *Bike&Boat:* For example, offers the option of renting a two-person kayak, which you use to cover the first half of the tour through Leipzig’s floodplain forest to Lake Cospuden on the water. Once there, you swap the kayak for bicycles and cycle the route back to the city harbour. Of course, the whole thing is also possible the other way round. If you would like to experience this kind of combined tour with a larger group (min. 6 people), you can do so with the provider from the Scheibenholz racecourse. First, you ride team bikes halfway around Lake Störmthal before paddling back to the starting point in an inflatable boat. - Travel offer - Don't forget your kit bag Numerous boat rental companies in the city or at the surrounding lakes give you the opportunity to set off paddling whenever you like. Whether canoeing on the Weiße Elster or taking a passenger boat trip in the Leipzig New Lakeland - an outing on the waters of Leipzig and the region is well worth it, even with your beloved four-legged friend. This turns your into a varied experience. Boat trips on rivers and lakes Water touring on the Mulde river -------------------------------- Schlauchboottour auf der Mulde - Wasserwege in Leipzig und Region Welcome to the Mulde river! The Mulde river is a river with many different sides and two headwaters that have shaped the surrounding area since the Middle Ages. The **Zwickauer Mulde** rises in Schöneck in the Vogtland region and flows for around 160 kilometres until it meets the 120-kilometre-long **Freiberger Mulde**. From Sermuth, the two river branches together form the **Vereinigte Mulde**, which then flows into the Elbe near Dessau-Roßlau after another 120 kilometres. The wide riverbed is **ideal for canoe trips**, which are great fun for children as well as adults on the varied routes. The different stages offer an impressive variety. - ### United Mulde - From Grimma to Bad Düben Nearly 90 kilometers of the **United Mulde river** flow right through the Leipzig region, past beautiful **idyllic floodplain landscapes**, through villages and historically significant towns such as **Grimma, Wurzen, Eilenburg** and **Bad Düben**. A detour to the 10-kilometer-long **Eilenburg Millrace**, a centuries-old artificial canal, is highly recommended. - **Paddling tours on the United Mulde** ### Zwickauer and Freiberger Mulde **Rocky gorges**, **forests**, idyllic **floodplain landscapes** and **magnificent castles** that tower over Rochlitz and Colditz line the **Zwickauer Mulde**. **Monasteries, castles** and the impressive **Mildenstein Castle** also define the river section of the **Freiberger Mulde** between Klosterbuch, Leisnig and Grimma. Small rapids guarantee **paddling fun for the whole family**. - **Paddling tours on the Zwickauer Mulde and Freiberger Mulde rivers** **Interesting facts about the Mulde** - In the green floodplains of the Mulde Valley, the Mulde river invites you to take boat trips in good weather. - on the Mulde is a perfect destination for a day trip. - rises above the Zwickauer Mulde. - A ferry crosses the Mulde from Höfgen to Nimbschen near . Welcome to Leipzig - The podcast for your trip to Leipzig - Out and about on the Elbe ------------------------- Attention recreational captains The Elbe covers a full 1,091 kilometers from its source in the Czech Giant Mountains to its mouth in the North Sea. The so-called Middle Elbe, a meandering lowland river, shapes the northeastern area of the Leipzig Region. From the **thousand-year-old Roland town of Belgern**, water hikers can paddle all the way to the Renaissance town of Torgau. **Torgau** is also home to a **public rest area for water hikers** for canoes, rowing boats, and motorboats, with a slipway and direct access to the city center. Between Torgau and Dommitzsch, the northernmost town in Saxony, **many sandy groynes** invite you to swim and linger. ### Discovery tips along the Elbe - Out and about on the Elbe - Rules to protect nature and people - **Plan your boat trip carefully:** Check navigability for different types of boats – observe the required boat markings and barriers. - **Find out about hazards:** Use of waterways is at your own risk – wear a life jacket – pay attention to current conditions – keep your distance – passenger boats have right of way. - **Obtain waterway information:** Find out about water conditions – observe flood warnings and water levels – cancel the trip if levels at the Golzern, Wechselburg or Leisnig gauges show a tendency towards flood alert level 1, or in the event of storms. - **Use landing & launch points:** Use designated and marked areas – avoid sensitive riverbank zones – do not enter habitats of birds, small animals and plants. - **Protect animals & plants:** Keep a sufficient distance from the bank in near-natural sections of waterways – avoid disturbing wildlife and plant life – observe seasonal periods when navigating the Mulde – only navigate the Mulde between Eilenburg and Bad Düben from 15 July to 31 October. - **Show consideration for nature and others:** Do not navigate near-natural sections of flowing waters in large groups – avoid noise. - Information from the Water Police**Alcohol limits...** - apply to anyone who operates a vessel under their own responsibility (boat operator), as well as to persons who determine its course and speed (so-called helmsmen) - The alcohol limit is 0.25 mg/l (0.5 per mille) - regardless of the vessel's type of propulsion. **Mandatory identification** - Vessels with a propulsion power of up to 2.21 kW (3 hp) are subject to the identification requirement under the Inland Waterways Regulations. - The vessels must have a permanently affixed name or motto on both outer sides. The lettering should be 10 cm in size and must always contrast with the boat hull. - In addition, a note identifying the boat owner (including contact details) must be placed inside the boat. - Vessels with a propulsion power greater than 2.21 kW (3 hp) require an official or officially recognised registration number. **Water police telephone contact** - Leipzig/Markkleeberg: +49 (0)162 2380394 - Riesa: +49 (0)3525 722825 - ### Water hiking Important information --------------------- - ### Blog post Waterways in Leipzig -------------------- - ### Everything you need to know Water sports in Leipzig and the region -------------------------------------- - ### Blog post Leipzig New Lakeland -------------------- ### Discover Leipzig from the water Explore Leipzig App Historische Buntgarnwerke in Plagwitz - Industriekultur in Leipzig Experience Leipzig from a completely new perspective: the canoe tours in the **Explore Leipzig App** take you along historic waterways through green nature, industrial heritage and vibrant urban neighbourhoods. Exciting **audio tracks** provide you with background information on selected stops along the way. In total, there are **two routes** to choose from: - **From City Sounds to Forest Whispers** takes you from the City Harbour through the music quarter and Clara Zetkin Park into the Leipzig Riverside Forest. Here you can experience the transition from urban life to relaxing nature. - **Between Harbour and History** guides you along the Karl Heine Canal, the White Elster and the Elster Millrace to impressive brick architecture, former factory sites and creative trendy districts. **Download the app now and hop in the boat!** - - All tips about the waterways at a glance ----------------------------------------