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title: "Fockeberg"
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description: "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;"
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Fockeberg
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Fockeberg - Viewpoints in Leipzig

View from the Fockeberg vantage point with Leipzig's skyline and views of the countryside, nature, walking

Fockeberg - Viewpoints in Leipzig

The Fockeberg is the second highest point in Leipzig and was originally formed from the rubble of the city.

 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; 

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- for individual guests
- Pet allowed

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig,
Leipzig, Richard-Lehmann-Str./HTWK (lines 9, 10, 11, 70). The destination is about 1.7 km on foot from there to the top of the mountain. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Steinstr. (Bus 89)

By car: The Fockeberg is located in the southern part of Leipzig and can be reached via the B2 (Richard-Lehmann-Str.) and August-Bebel-Str.

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Organization

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

License (master data)

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

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