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10 tips for active leisure activities in the Leipzig region

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"The difference between existing and living lies in the use of free time," goes a well-known saying. If you want to use your free time actively, the Leipzig region offers many exciting options. From speed on the race track to water sports on Lake Markkleeberg to climbing experiences, there is everything you need. Here is an overview with suggestions for active leisure activities.

Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig

The Porsche Experience Center offers its guests exciting experiences. There are action-packed programs for guests on the grounds of the Porsche Leipzig plant. You can race around the track as a co-pilot with a motorsports professional or take the wheel yourself as a pilot. There are various Porsche models and tracks to choose from for both options. A two-hour factory tour is included in each program. Individual programs and other events can also be booked.

Jump House Leipzig

The largest trampoline park in Germany is located in the Jump House Leipzig in the Plagwitz district. Visitors can let off steam at the various stations on a total area of ​​over 4.700 square meters. These range from the so-called FreeJump area with over 65 connected trampolines to the Ninjabox - an adrenaline-filled obstacle course. The trampoline hall offers leisure fun for the whole family, regardless of the weather. Catering is also provided.

canoe park and climbing forest at Markleeberger See

If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, the Markleeberg canoe park is the right place for you. The whitewater facility - one of the most modern in the world - is located directly on Lake Markkleeberg. From there, the water is pumped into the water channels. The canoe park has a competition course and a training course on which water sports enthusiasts and visitors can gain action-packed experience. Whether whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking or wave surfing - you will definitely get wet. Tours can be booked during the season from April to October. After the sporting activities, you can end the day on the idyllic KANU whitewater terrace. The climbing park is also located on Lake Markkleeberg. The facility has three courses with different levels of difficulty. These are suitable for both experienced climbers and beginners of all ages. Here you can climb up to twelve meters. Panoramic climbing offers a fascinating panoramic view over Leipzig's New Lake District and all the way to the trade fair city. Anyone who is afraid of heights can have fun at the adventure golf course on site.

climbing forest at the Kriebstein Dam

The climbing forest in Kriebstein also offers a special climbing experience. With seven courses and 95 climbing elements, it invites the whole family to have fun between the treetops. Depending on the level of difficulty, you can climb high up over swaying planks, rope structures and net bridges. Everyone will find their own personal challenge here!

adventure tours with the team bike

Do you fancy an exciting combination of nature, culture, sport and fun? A ride on the team bike on the Mulde cycle path means that at least six people will have to pedal hard, but you can also discover Grimma's holiday villages Höfgen and Kössern or history at Nimbschen Monastery in a sociable atmosphere. The organizer is Teambike Leipzig, who also offer combination tours with inflatable boats and other activities.

Camp David Sport Resort by All-on-Sea on Lake Schladitz

At Schladitzer Lake, north of Leipzig, you can experience and learn a variety of water sports, from the art of sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling, scuba diving and free diving. The Water Fun Park, a fun island on the water, also invites young and old visitors to let off steam on the obstacle course. There are restaurants on the beach in the immediate vicinity of the water sports facilities.

Jetlev VINETA-Fly at Störmthaler See

An adrenaline-filled experience is available at Störmthaler Lake. With the Jetlev Vineta-Fly, brave visitors aged 16 and over can start flying with the help of water pressure. This is made possible by a special backpack that is connected to a ten-meter-long hose. 100 liters of water per second are pumped through this and expelled through two water jets. Before takeoff, safety instructions are practiced in the water and flight instructions are given. With a little practice, you can glide several meters into the air. This leisure activity can be booked from April to October.

adventure golf park in Groitzsch

Here the whole family can experience games, fun and excitement! Visitors can face numerous challenges on over 2.000 square meters and 18 different courses. Obstacles such as hills, depressions or terrain transitions must be overcome. You can also play through tunnels, over streams or through a water wheel. The special thing about the golf park is the variety of stations, which are designed with elements from the region. After the game, the in-house beer garden invites you to linger.

SupaGolf in Bad Düben

In the spa town of Bad Düben, you can not only have fun at the Heide Spa Hotel & Resort, but also at the SupaGolf course next door. This is based on the traditional sport of golf, but the SupaGolf ball is much larger than the traditional golf ball and is made of foam covered in plastic. The balls are easy for players to recognize thanks to the different bright colors. The course offers nine courses with lengths between 10 and 75 meters. The sport is also well suited for teams.

O-Schatz-Park

Under the motto "Discover, experience, relax in the O-Schatz Park", the free family park in Oschatz is a popular destination. Activities such as mini golf, e-cart track, adventure playground and skate pool are not only appreciated by children and young people. In addition to the second largest coffee pot collection in the world, there is also a lot to discover in the labyrinth and the zoo.

brochure "Excursion Planner"

Anyone who would like to find out about the most beautiful excursion destinations and exciting leisure activities in Leipzig and the region will find numerous suggestions and tips in the 122-page brochure "Excursion Planner". The publication, published by Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, is available free of charge from the Leipzig Tourist Information (Katharinenstraße 8) and is available for download.

More information: www.region.leipzig.travel/region