Lake Markkleeberg – Störmthaler Lake cycle path loop from Leipzig-Connewitz

Lake Markkleeberg – Störmthaler Lake cycle path loop from Leipzig-Connewitz

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Lake Markkleeberg – Störmthaler Lake cycle path loop from Leipzig-Connewitz

02:18

56.7km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.11 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.14 km

Lake Markkleeberg

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Super beautiful lake, crystal clear water and there are small, hidden swimming spots everywhere.

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9.13 km

View of Störmthaler See

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nice flat, paved paths

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10.3 km

West Shore Trail, Störmthaler Lake

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It's good to roll here. The asphalt has not yet had any root damage. Nice view of the lake.

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12.1 km

Störmthaler Lake cycle path

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Really nice to drive. The tarmac is fairly new and it's not that crowded.

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32.9 km

Belgershain Castle

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The graceful Belgershain Castle emerged from a swamp castle built in the 11th to 12th centuries, which was surrounded by a moat for defense. From the 16th century the castle …

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46.4 km

View of Störmthaler Lake

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From here you have a great view of the Störmthaler See. It's hard to believe that it was created by flooding an opencast mine. The flooding was finished in 2012 …

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47.4 km

View of Störmthaler Lake (northeast shore)

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Very well developed for cyclists.

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47.5 km

Eastern Shore Trail at Lake Störmthal

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Circular route on the east bank, highly recommended at dusk

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56.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

24.2 km

4.94 km

2.44 km

157 m

119 m

Surfaces

54.6 km

899 m

679 m

449 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 11 September

23°C

12°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2023,Neuseenland Classics 2023

Like last year, the Neuseenland Classics were a very well organized event. Everything well prepared, thanks to @maximalPULS for the nice day.

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May 26, 2024,#nsc60 - Jedermannrennen // VELERO neuseen classics 2024

Perfectly organized! Praise to all the helpers and the organizer 👍🏼
Personally satisfied with the result and I dare say the only one without a gearshift in the field 🤪🫣 😎

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