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Witznitz Reservoir – Bridge Over the Eula loop from Borna

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Witznitz Reservoir – Bridge Over the Eula loop from Borna

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Witznitz Reservoir – Bridge Over the Eula loop from Borna

02:12

8.60km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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831 m

Forest Trail by the Lake (Landkreis Leipzig)

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There are some height differences to be overcome along the path along the shore. This could be borderline for dogs with joint problems!

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1.47 km

Alternative Parking Lot

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You can also park your car here

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3.13 km

Wyhra Dam

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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4.47 km

View of the Witznitz Reservoir

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the Way of St. James also goes here

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4.70 km

Picnic Area by the Lake

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not far from the Way of St. James to take a break

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5.08 km

Witznitz Reservoir Weir

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at the Witznitz reservoir ...

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6.18 km

Witznitz Reservoir

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also a beautiful lake in the area

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6.41 km

Bridge Over the Eula

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pretty narrow, it gets tight with oncoming traffic

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8.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

1.44 km

601 m

423 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

2.05 km

1.32 km

549 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

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Comments

March 29, 2025,Iron Lake Challenge Sachsen - Tour 20: Speicherbecken Witznitz

In overcast weather, we set off from Borna on a walk around the Witznitz reservoir. I'd seen pictures of it that it's actually quite a beautiful lake in sunny weather. In overcast weather... well... So we looked for other beauties. A few spring bloomers caught our eye, so the tour through the overgrown forests surrounding the lake had a certain …

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May 16, 2026,🚶🏼‍➡️Speicherbecken Borna👟💪🏼

While the little one was having fun in the bouncy castle paradise 🎪🤸‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧗‍♂️, I quickly went for a short round around the Borna reservoir. Not exciting but better than jumping 😅‼️🙋🏼‍♂️

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November 14, 2025,Wyhraaue Witznitz 🌊

The weekend is supposed to be rainy and even more dreary than usual for November.

Friday after 1 p.m. – everyone does their own thing!

So, I quickly head somewhere near Leipzig in the sparse daylight.

A bit by the water would be nice.

I choose the Witznitz reservoir near Borna, which I haven't visited before.

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October 25, 2025,ruhige Wanderung Borna Witznitzer See (Speicher),

A quiet, easy hike, well-maintained paths, beautiful views of the lake, and lots of nature...

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June 3, 2025,Rund um das Witznitzer Becken

A beautiful, pristine lake in the immediate vicinity of our neighboring Saxon town of Borna. It's ideal for runners, cyclists, or hikers.

- From the parking lot on Sauerbruchstrasse near Netto, walk to R.-Virchow-Strasse, Borna Hospital, Am Witznizer Werk, towards Haubitz, along the Eula River to the outlet of the Witznitzer Basin, cross the Wyhra River, and turn onto a …

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June 22, 2025,Iron Lake Challenge "Sachsen" - See-Nr. 20: Speicherbecken Witznitz

On my return journey from Oberwiesenthal (ERZ50), I drove via Borna and took a short break at the Witznitz reservoir to walk around this lake.

This is a remnant of the Witznitz I open-cast lignite mine, which was converted into a flood retention basin from 1950 to 1954.
In addition to flood protection, the facility serves to supply raw …

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Witznitz Reservoir – Bridge Over the Eula loop from Borna

Forest Trail by the Lake (Landkreis Leipzig)

Alternative Parking Lot

Wyhra Dam

View of the Witznitz Reservoir

Picnic Area by the Lake

Witznitz Reservoir Weir

Witznitz Reservoir

Bridge Over the Eula

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