Markkleeberg Canoe Park

  • Water sports
To the south of Leipzig is the Markkleeberg Canoe Park - Germany's unique attraction for white water fun.
At the Markkleeberg Canoe Park, adventurers can feel the power of the water up close! During whitewater rafting, every visitor aged 12 and over can plunge into the floods in an inflatable raft.

Equipment, from neoprene clothing to life jackets and safety helmets, is provided on site. After a briefing, the first paddling exercises are carried out in the target pool and then the ride in the wild water begins.

As a team, the rapids and rollers of the canoe park are conquered - adrenaline rush included!

Adventurous highlights include:

  • DUO rafting
  • EASY rafting
  • POWER rafting
  • Wave surfing
    .Courses
  • Professional wave surfing
  • Bodyboarding
  • Whitewater kayaking

For all, who prefer things a little quieter, the canoe park has a dragon boat, a team canoe and a neighboring boat rental. There is a playground for younger visitors and food and drink is also available. The KANU whitewater terrace invites you to enjoy a refreshment with a view over Lake Markkleeberg. In addition to recreational sports, the canoe park also hosts exciting events such as the XXL paddling festival and top-class canoe slalom competitions.

Good to know

Openings

The 2026 season begins on May 14 and runs until September 27.

The canoe park is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm.

Price info

The prices for the wide range of activities can be found on the Markkleeberg Canoe Park website.

General information

  • Parking Available

  • Bus stop available

Eligibility

  • for Groups

  • for individual guests

Foreign Language

German, English

Payment methods

Cash, Diners Club, Debit Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:

  • Rafting offers for people with disabilities are possible by prior arrangement by telephone.

  • Cash desk, information desk and viewing terrace with restaurant "KANU Wildwasser-Terrasse" accessible without barriers.
  • From the terrace you have a good view of the whitewater facility.

  • Wheelchair-accessible WC (with EURO key): Door 85 cm, 160x150 cm in front and 80 cm to the left or 98 cm to the right of the WC, 46 cm WC height
  • The EURO key is available in the restaurant and at the cash desk.

  • Explanations and safety instructions are available in sign language for people with hearing impairments.
Parking
  • indicated disabled parking space available

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Accessible toilet
  • Door width min. 90 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm

  • Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm

  • Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons

Directions & Parking facilities

By public transport: From Leipzig main station, take streetcar line 15 to the Leipzig, Probstheida stop. From the Leipzig, Probstheida stop, take bus no. 141 to the Auenhain (Markkleeberg), Seepark stop.

By car: Take the B2/B95 to the Markkleeberg exit. Drive in the direction of Markkleeberg-Ost or Wachau (follow the signs for "Markkleeberger See" and "Kanupark"). Alternatively, take the A38 to the Leipzig-Südost exit and follow the local signs to Markkleeberg/ Auenhain/ Kanupark. Paid parking is available above and south of the canoe park.

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Organization

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

License (master data)

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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