circular hike around Lake Werbelin

3: 45 pm
14,69 km
52 m
52 m
100 m
115 m
15 m
Start: Parking lot in the east of the Werbeliner See
Destination: Parking lot in the east of Werbeliner See

Head to the area of the 450 hectare Werbeliner See. It is part of the northern Leipzig New Lake District and is located south of Delitzsch.
ATTENTION - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LAKE IS NOT A SWIMMING LAKE!

The Delitzsch-Südwest opencast mine, which was closed in 1993, has now become a unique natural landscape after being flooded from the Neue Luppe. The post-mining landscape is now the habitat of numerous sensitive bird species. The wonderful view to the north of the lake far over the water accompanies you. With a little luck, you can spot some of the 179 bird species registered to date, such as bluethroats, red-necked wagtails and sea eagles.

The area of Lake Werbelin is well developed for visitors. There are four large public car parks on the edge. From there, several paths invite you to cycle, hike, skate, etc. You can linger at various viewpoints and rest areas. Here you can unwind. Become one with nature and immerse yourself in this landscape of rare beauty.

LEIPZIG REGION

Path surfaces

Asphalt

gravel

Way

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Best Season

suitable

depending on the weather

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Directions

The start and end point of the tour is the car park to the east of the Werbeliner See, at the end of Kattersnaundorfer Str. in Delitzsch. From there you walk to the lake and along the northern shore. West of the lake you now walk southwards. The Werbeliner See is on your left and the Grabschützer See with its nature trail is on your right. Near Zwochau you continue south of the Werbeliner See and finally in the east directly along the shore back to the starting point.

Tour features

Suitable for prams
Flatly

Equipment

For the circular route we recommend clothing suitable for the weather and the meadow, a backpack full of food and binoculars.

Arrival & Parking

Accessible by car via the B184.

Rackwitz parking lot: Kattersnaundorfer Straße

Delitzsch parking lot: Grubenstraße

Zschortau S-Bahn station
Train: Delitzsch lower station

More information / links

Information about the Werbeliner See nature reserve (with information and excursion offers)

The Werbeliner See nature reserve is a lovely destination. Here you can relax, unwind and make some great nature observations. !BUT BE CAREFUL - THE LAKE IS NOT A SWIMMING LAKE! To protect the biodiversity that has developed here, leaving the paths and therefore swimming is not permitted in the 1500 hectare protected area. The nearby Schladitzer See is a good alternative for anyone looking for a place for water-based leisure activities. The area is one of the largest and most important nature reserves in Saxony. Special species such as wolves, sea eagles, otters, beavers and, above all, a nationally outstanding bird population have settled here. Over 500 animal and over 270 plant species have been recorded so far.

author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

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License (master data)

Verena Daser

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Author's tip

Memorial Stone & Memorial Cross Werbelin
memorial stone Kattersnaundorf
paddle wheel Gerbisdorf
Delitzsch: Baroque Palace & Garden, German Cooperative Museum

safety instructions

ATTENTION - THE LAKE IS NOT A SWIMMING LAKE! To protect the biodiversity that has developed here, leaving the paths and therefore swimming is not permitted in the 1500 hectare protected area. Dogs must also be kept on a leash and remain on the paths. The nearby Schladitzer Lake is a good alternative for anyone looking for a place for water-based leisure activities.

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