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description: "Whether in the green of summer, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves, ice-covered water or full of flowers - the Karl Heine Canal is a very special highlight in the lively west of Leipzig at any time of year. The 3.3-kilometre-long canal was created artificially and invites you to take long walks along the banks, but you can also take a leisurely boat tour on Leipzig's waterways. Historic villas and modern industrial lofts will impress you on your exploration tour. Numerous quiet spots offer the ideal opportunity for a short break to relax. The steps at the Philippuskirche church are a particularly popular hotspot in summer for listening to the gentle lapping of the water and admiring the beauty of the canal."
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Walk along the Karl Heine Canal - Hidden Leipzig

Walk along the Karl Heine Canal - Hidden Leipzig

Walk along the Karl Heine Canal

Karl Heine Canal, K&amp;#246;nig-Albert-Br&amp;#252;cke

A walk along the Karl Heine Canal is a very special experience at any time of year.

 Whether in the green of summer, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves, ice-covered water or full of flowers - the Karl Heine Canal is a very special highlight in the lively west of Leipzig at any time of year. The 3.3-kilometre-long canal was created artificially and invites you to take long walks along the banks, but you can also take a leisurely boat tour on Leipzig's waterways. Historic villas and modern industrial lofts will impress you on your exploration tour. Numerous quiet spots offer the ideal opportunity for a short break to relax. The steps at the Philippuskirche church are a particularly popular hotspot in summer for listening to the gentle lapping of the water and admiring the beauty of the canal. 

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Entrance Free

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

By streetcar line 14: K.-Heine-/Gießerstraße stop.
By streetcar line 15 and bus line 80: Lindenau Bushof stop.
By streetcar line 3 and bus line 74: Elster Passage stop.

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Organization

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

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Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

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Contact

von Plagwitz bis Lindenau

04229 Leipzig