View of Harald-Krug Lake – Loop around Lake Bockwitzer loop from Viadukt Wyhratal

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Landkreis Leipzig

Borna

View of Harald-Krug Lake – Loop around Lake Bockwitzer loop from Viadukt Wyhratal

Easy

4.7

(37)

hikers

View of Harald-Krug Lake – Loop around Lake Bockwitzer loop from Viadukt Wyhratal

01:34

6.03km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bockwitz

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.22 km

Wildlife along Lake Bockwitz

Highlight • Natural

Along the nature reserve you can spot many animals, e.g. cranes, Taurus cattle, goats or mules.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.27 km

Rest area with lake view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice resting place with a beautiful view.

Showing Translation

Tip by

2.28 km

View of the south shore of Lake Bockwitzer

Highlight • Viewpoint

South of Leipzig near Borna is the Bockwitzer See. Like the neighboring Harthsee, it belongs to the “Leipziger Neuseenland”. This refers to the post-mining landscape that is still being created …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.44 km

View of Harald-Krug Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful shelter, next to it a memorial stone in memory of Harald Krug, a recognized conservationist.
From the hut you can observe the bird protection and breeding area of …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.51 km

Loop around Lake Bockwitzer

Highlight • Trail

The Bockwitzer can only be circumnavigated on this path !!!
Allegedly for nature conservation reasons.
Of course, that's ridiculous.

Showing Translation

Tip by

2.60 km

Observation Hut at Harald Krug Lake

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great viewing point with information boards about the lake and nature. Ideal for watching different types of birds and resting.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.91 km

Via Porphyria

Highlight • Trail

Signpost for the pilgrimage route: Via Porphyria - Pilgrims in the land of the Red Porphyry
cnoops.de/via-porphyria-pilgern-im-land-des-roten-porphyr

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.47 km

Information Board at Bockwitzer See

Highlight • Rest Area

At the information board you will learn a lot about the use of the post-mining landscape. You will surely come across some Koniks nearby. This pony breed serves here as a landscape conservationist.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

689 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

615 m