Course 5 - Discover Markkleeberger See and Störmthaler See
- 2:05 h
- 10.17 km
- 19 m
- 20 m
- 98 m
- 119 m
- 21 m
- Start: Lake Promenade, 04416 Markkleeberg (Markkleeberger See)
- Destination: Alte F95 No. 1, 04463 Großpösna (Störmthaler See)
Thanks to the Kanupark lock, which compensates a height difference of four meters, water hikers can explore the first lake network in the Leipzig New Lake District. Water course 5 can be navigated with canoe or stand-up paddleboard.
Water hikers are rewarded with impressive views of the mining technology park, the floating cultural island VINETA, and the whitewater facility of the Kanupark Markkleeberg. Those who do not want to be active themselves can enjoy these views from the passenger ship.
Due to current construction work, the Störmthaler Canal and the Kanupark lock are closed. There is therefore no water connection between Markkleeberger and Störmthaler See, so portaging boats is necessary.
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- START: 0.0 km Markkleeberger See
Landing stage at the lake promenade
***Nature reserve Getzelauer Island please do not enter!***
- 2.8 km Kanupark Markkleeberg or ALL-on-SEA watersports school
Landing possible
- 3.3 km south shore Markkleeberger See, Störmthaler Canal
Towards Kanupark lock / Störmthaler See
- Kanupark lock has been closed since 29.3.2021 until further notice (see "Current Info")
Portaging of boats to Störmthaler See is required (approx. 500 meters, boat trolley recommended)
- 6.3 km Störmthaler See
***Nature reserve Göhrener Island please do not enter!***
Floating cultural island VINETA (landing only by prior arrangement)
- GOAL: 9.5 km landing stage VINETA-Bistro (beach) or sailing harbor LAGOVIDA
For those who want to start already in Leipzig, here is the route section Stadthafen - agra-Wehr Markkleeberg:
START: 0.0 km Stadthafen Leipzig
Boarding/disembarking at the landing stage, parking available.
0.8 km Palmengartenwehr
Danger to life at Palmengartenwehr! Keep distance! Turn left.
1.7 km Horse racing track
Landing stage at the racecourse, access via Rennbahnweg, parking available.
2.2 km Split of Pleiße and Elster floodbeds
Continue left into the Pleiße floodbed.
3.0 km Connewitz Lock with boat slide
Self-service, caution with technical equipment! Please observe usage instructions. Portaging possible.
***Here begins the journey on the Pleiße through the southern Leipzig floodplain forest. To protect the valuable natural area, please observe the navigation rules on the reverse, use only designated landing places and maintain minimum water level (> 30 cm).***
4.7 km Hakenbrücke
400 m before, right turn-off of Raft Ditch to Cospudener See (course 1), please keep left.
5.7 km Koburger Straße
Landing stage and boat rental at the wildlife park (150 m to wildlife park parking, accessible via Koburger Straße)
6.5 km Railway bridge
GOAL: 7.1 km Bridge at Goethesteig
Caution current! Shortly after the bridge there is a weir.
***Please note! Water course 5 from Leipzig ends here for the time being. Water continuation to Markkleeberger See will probably be possible again after completion of all construction work starting 2023! The continuation of the course is only possible starting at the lake promenade Markkleeberger See!***
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Waterproof transport bag, rain and sun protection, provisions and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
For drivers, Markkleeberg is easily accessible from all directions via the highways A14, A9, and A38. Thanks to the A72, there is also a very good connection between Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Three exits from federal road B2 provide quick access to the individual districts of Markkleeberg.
Access to the lake promenade:
Take B2 to Markkleeberg exit, continue on Seenallee towards Markkleeberg-Ost, turn right onto Bornaische Straße, at the turning main road (towards Wachau) the extended Bornaische Straße leads straight to Markkleeberger See. Lakeside parking is available at the lake promenade in Markkleeberg-Ost.
Access to Auenhainer Bay:
Take B2 to Markkleeberg exit, continue on Seenallee towards Markkleeberg-Ost or Wachau, turn right onto Bornaische Straße, follow the road to Bornaer Chaussee (in the Wachau district), turn right onto Bornaer Chaussee and continue to Auenhain. Lakeside parking is available above the canoe park in Auenhain. Via A38: exit Leipzig-Southeast, follow local signs towards Markkleeberg/Auenhain
ParkingNear the lake promenade in Markkleeberg-Ost and in Auenhain above the canoe park, lakeside parking is available.Public transportationLake Promenade, Markkleeberger See
TRAM: HP Markkleeberg-Ost
BUS: HP Markkleeberg, Lake Promenade
Magdeborn Peninsula (Störmthaler See)
BUS: HP Störmthaler See, Vineta or Harbor
The tram line 11 from Leipzig runs up to 350 meters from the lake promenade in Markkleeberg-Ost. Stop: Schillerplatz (Markkleeberg-Ost), about 5 minutes walk along Bornaische Straße.
The Auenhainer Bay can be reached by bus 141 (stop "Auenhain, Seepark").
Additional information
Facts about course 5 (section: Markkleeberger See and Störmthaler See)
Difficulty: medium
Length: approx. 8.5 km
Locks: 1, closed since 29.03.2021 until further notice
Portage: between both lakes at Störmthaler Canal (boat trolley recommended)
Fully usable for: canoe, rowboat, passenger shipping, sailboat
Note:
So far, course 5 starting in Leipzig on the Pleiße is only navigable up to agra-Park in Markkleeberg. Those who want to continue their paddling tour towards Markkleeberger See should plan a boat transport to Markkleeberger See.
Further water hiking courses and information on the tourist water network in the Leipzig New Lake District can be found at www.gewaesserverbund.de.
Author
Franziska Tiedtke
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Franziska Tiedtke
Safety guidelines
Safe and correct on the waters: Information on water hiking
Notes for the protection of the valuable natural area:
- Pleiße / Southern Leipzig floodplain forest: only land at designated landing points and maintain minimum distance (>30 cm)
- Markkleeberger See / Getzelauer Island: Nature reserve!! Please do not enter.
- Störmthaler See / Göhrener Island: Nature reserve!! Please do not enter.
