Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 10.0 km for 11 m

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3.43 km

Forest Section Near Markkleeberger See

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Good firm surface suitable for many sports

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4.11 km

Commemorative Stone at Markkleeberger See

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Memorial stone for the development of the lake landscape

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4.71 km

Markkleeberg Lakeshore

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While the majority of people go swimming, we walk around the lake at 32 degrees, good trail route

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5.43 km

View of Lake Markkleeberg

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That's right, beautiful view!

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8.71 km

View of the Mining Museum and Gröbern Landfill

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From a distance you can see the huge excavators and the landfill

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10.7 km

View of the Markkleeberg Canoe Park

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Also a nice pastime

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11.0 km

Markkleeberg Lake Climbing Park

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Climbing adventure and great panorama over the Markkleeberg lake.

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12.3 km

View of Markkleeberger Lake

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What a view! Here you can see the Markkleeberger See - the gateway to Leipzig's New Lake District. This lake was created from the former Espenhain open-cast mine, where brown …

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

1.36 km

825 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

1.74 km

259 m

132 m

< 100 m

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Friday 1 May

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