Richard-Wagner-Hain at the Elster Basin – Palmengarten Weir loop from Leipzig MDR

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Richard-Wagner-Hain at the Elster Basin – Palmengarten Weir loop from Leipzig MDR

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Richard-Wagner-Hain at the Elster Basin – Palmengarten Weir loop from Leipzig MDR

01:41

15.6km

40m

Running

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

Confluence of the Pleiße and Elsterflutbett

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Invites you to linger.

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2.46 km

Scheibenholz Racecourse Café & Restaurant

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The Leipziger Gallopprennbahn Scheibenholz was built in the years 1906-1907, in which there is a restaurant. A striking point of view are the two towers. It is located directly on the Weiße Elster floodbed.

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3.69 km

Elstermühlgraben

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Very nice running highlight, can only be highly recommended.

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4.02 km

Richard-Wagner-Hain at the Elster Basin

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A beautiful place for a break or picnic with views of the Weiße Elster. In summer it can get very crowded here, but it is always very idyllic.

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6.26 km

Elsterbecken

Lake

9.03 km

Palmengarten Weir

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To relax, to chill out and to recharge your batteries, it is worthwhile, especially in summer. A piece of the green line in #Leipzig.

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9.29 km

Klingerhain Bridge

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BRIDGE OF THE FOUR SEASONS - Also known as the Klingerhain Bridge, it connects the districts of Schleußig with the Klingerhain and Lindenau with the Palmengarten. The path across the …

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12.1 km

Elster Flood Canal at Dawn

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12.6 km

Saxony Bridge

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The Sachsenbrücke (officially got its name in 1901), connects the Clara Zetkin Park (formerly King Albert Park) with both parts. It is car-free, and therefore well suited for cyclists, joggers and pedestrians.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.86 km

1.83 km

1.03 km

669 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

3.55 km

2.95 km

2.62 km

185 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

March 16, 2025,Leipzig: Elsterflutbett & -becken

Somehow, my phone's GPS got tired of the fun at the Landau Bridge and sent me swimming. My watch then recorded an additional 600 meters of walking the entire time.

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