Fockeberg

The Fockeberg in the Südvorstadt district is the second highest point in the city of Leipzig. Its origins go back to the bombing of Leipzig during the Second World War. The rubble was transported from the city to the southern suburbs to today's Fockeberg square via a rubble railway 

In the mid-1950s, the material was removed again for the construction of Leipzig's central stadium, so that the height of the Fockeberg decreased considerably. Over the years, wild bushes and trees grew on the rubble and greened the hill. At the beginning of the 1980s, the Fockeberg was finally given a more targeted greening. 

Every year, many different events take place on the Fockeberg, e.g. the "Prix de Tacot" soapbox race and the Fockeberg time trial. In addition, the two neighboring parishes of St. Betlehem and St. Hedwig organize an annual ecumenical church service;