Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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670 m

The Blue Bench Memorial, Goitzsche Shore

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The 66 m long bench reproduces a section of the sandbag emergency dike against the flood disaster of 2002. 2200 stainless steel signs are riveted to the backrest with the …

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1.55 km

Memorial Stone for the Former Niemegk Community

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Remembering the community of Niemegk that had to give way to mining.

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12.4 km

View of Goitzsche Wilderness

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Large information board about the Goitzsche area

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18.2 km

Red Tower (Pouch)

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If you want to go all the way up, you have to climb 105 steps! Once at the top, you can see the Leipzig Battle Monument in good visibility. The …

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22.1 km

Goitzsche Lake

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Former opencast mine flooded by the 2002 flood

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24.5 km

Goitzschesee Water Level Tower

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An absolute must when visiting the Goitzschesee, the view is simply wonderful. The tower is 26 meters high and offers a magnificent view from the top.

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25.4 km

Marina Park Goitzsche

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The Goitzschesee is an opencast mining lake and a scenic gem with a wide range of water sports, those looking for relaxation and nature lovers.

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25.7 km

Open-air Mining Museum at the Villa am Bernsteinsee

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Here the history of mining at the Goitzsche is told

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27.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

4.13 km

1.34 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

2.33 km

2.00 km

711 m

485 m

299 m

Elevation

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The Blue Bench Memorial, Goitzsche Shore

Memorial Stone for the Former Niemegk Community

View of Goitzsche Wilderness

Red Tower (Pouch)

Goitzsche Lake

Goitzschesee Water Level Tower

Marina Park Goitzsche

Open-air Mining Museum at the Villa am Bernsteinsee

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