On the Freiberger Mulde and United Mulde (inflatable boat tour)
- 5:00 h
- 21.44 km
- 19 m
- 125 m
- 144 m
- 19 m
- Start: Grimmaer Straße, 04703 Leisnig OT Fischendorf (boat launching site Mulde bridge)
- Destination: Colditzer Weg, 04668 Grimma (landing stage after suspension bridge)
The 27 km long water route on the Mulde from Leisnig to Grimma is one of the most popular paddling routes for the whole family. The route starts on the Freiberger Mulde, with a view of the beautiful Mildenstein Castle. Without annoying portage, you can paddle all the way to Grimma.
The Freiberger Mulde has a lot to offer: small rapids and gravel bars (observe nature conservation) alternate with calmly flowing water. The Podelwitz water castle is a resting place for water hikers, cyclists, car and motorcycle travelers. There is a choice of gastronomy or snack.
In Sermuth, the Freiberger and Zwickauer Mulde merge into the united Mulde. Various water birds can be observed, accompanying you on the river all the way to Grimma.
Towards the end of the paddling route, you pass the ferry to Höfgen, with the ship mill to the right and the Nimbschen monastery to the left. On the last 3 km, paddlers meet the ships of the Mulde shipping, which always have the right of way!
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- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Freiberger Mulde: Leisnig – Podelwitz Water Castle
- Distance: approx. 8 km
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Portage: not necessary
Start: Leisnig, Fischendorf, entry at landing stage near the bridge between state roads 31 and 36, right bank
***Entry times to protect nature: year-round 9:30 – 11 AM and 2 – 3:30 PM***
- Follow river course to Podelwitz Water Castle, left bank exit option stone staircase (gastronomy, recommended rest)
United Mulde: Podelwitz Water Castle – Grimma
- Distance: 12 to 15 km
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Portage: not necessary
Start: Podelwitz Water Castle; boarding at stone staircase at castle park, left bank
- Pass the Mulde confluence at Erlln/Sermuth (junction of Freiberger and Zwickauer Mulde), afterwards partial avoidance of large stones and small islands necessary
- Past the "village of master builders" Kössern, right bank
- Continue to the landing stage at Nimbschen Monastery (left bank, 200 m after passenger ferry, recommended rest)
- Then past a replica of the historic ship mill at Höfgen, the "village of senses" (right bank, recommended rest), observe Mulde shipping (priority!)
Goal: Grimma, disembark at the landing stage behind the suspension bridge, left bank
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Waterproof transport bag, rain and sun protection, provisions and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Accessible by car from Leipzig via the A14.
Parking- 04703 Leisnig OT Fischendorf, Grimmaer Straße
- 04680 Colditz OT Podelwitz, Am Schloss or Muldengasse
- 04668 Grimma, Colditzer Weg
Public transportationLeisnig station: TRAIN, bus
Colditz: bus
Grimma station: TRAIN, bus
By RB110 from Leipzig main station to Leisnig.
Additional information
- Some boat rentals offer a complete worry-free package, so you don't have to worry about transport.
Author
Franziska Tiedtke
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Franziska Tiedtke
Safety guidelines
Safe and correct on the waters: Notes on water hiking
