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The route runs through the Karl-Heine canal and ends at Lindenau harbor. There is a possibility of connecting to the Elster-Saale canal.
This beautiful tour is a must for architecture lovers. The varied route also offers shady sections as well as culinary stops right on the water. This route combines outdoor sports and the city life of Leipzig like no other and highlights the beauty of this region.
City harbor
Lindenau harbor
Starting point: 0.0 km Leipzig city harbor entry/exit at the pier, parking available.
0.8 km Mouth of the Elster flood bed
Caution: Danger to life at the Palmengarten weir! Keep your distance! Straight ahead in Stadtelster direction Klingerhainbrücke
1.3 km Klingerweg jetty
Between Könneritzbrücke and Karlbrücke industrial architecture, restored ‘Buntgarnwerke’ (yarn mills)
2.3 km Karl-Heine canal junction
Turn right towards the west. Pay attention to oncoming traffic (narrow section)!
2.9 km pier Stadtteilpark Plagwitz accessible pier.
Please avoid driving through the water lilies!
4,8 km landing stage canal 28
Point of arrival: 6.0 km Lindenau harbor
The transfer from Lindenau harbor to the Elster-Saale Canal (approx. 150 m) should be done with a boat trolley.
With the realization of the waterway connection to the Lindenau harbor, the harbor area was connected to the waterway network of the Leipzig Neuseenland. It is about 11 km to the end of the Saale-Elster Canal near Zschöchergen in Saxony-Anhalt.
Life jackets are available at every canoe rental.
Do not forget change for the ice cream or cool drink in between.
Right next to the Könnerritzer Bridge is the most famous flower balcony in Leipzig. Keep your eyes open for that!
Just ask the canoe rental for a small map or take the water brochure at the Tourist Information.
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