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Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Markkleeberg

View of Lake Markkleeberg – Störmthaler Lake loop from Markkleeberg Nord

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Saxony
Landkreis Leipzig
Markkleeberg

View of Lake Markkleeberg – Störmthaler Lake loop from Markkleeberg Nord

Moderate

4.8

(1415)

4,755

riders

View of Lake Markkleeberg – Störmthaler Lake loop from Markkleeberg Nord

02:32

43.6km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 7.49 km for 11 m

After 35.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.23 km

View of Lake Markkleeberg

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Always a nice connection:
Wheel, ice and water. 😎

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2

4.79 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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3

6.44 km

Lake Markkleeberg

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The Markkleeberger lake originated from the former open pit as Espenhain. Between 1939 and 1994 lignite was mined here. After completion of the coal mining began in 1999, the flooding …

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4

10.7 km

Störmthaler Lake

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A fantastic bike path right by the water – incredibly beautiful. It was pleasantly empty in December, but on nice summer days, you'll probably have to share the path with many walkers. Signs are posted everywhere, urging mutual consideration.

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5

18.2 km

Störmthaler Lake

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Wonderful bike path around the Störmthaler See with countless swimming opportunities.

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18.8 km

Beach

Beach

25.7 km

Badestelle Lagovida

Beach

8

33.0 km

Very well developed for cyclists.

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9

40.1 km

Stay here for a while and let your gaze wander over Lake Markkleeberg.

Young sculptors created the statue of Penelope, who looks out over the lake. What do you think she sees? Maybe she'll tell you.

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40.8 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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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

4.13 km

3.36 km

2.17 km

106 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

992 m

386 m

296 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 9 June

19°C

9°C

30 %

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