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Markranstädt

Welcome to Markranstädt, a charming little town in the district of Leipzig, Germany. As a destination, Markranstädt is definitely worth a visit and offers its visitors numerous highlights.

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Bicycle Rides · Leipzig region
Green Ring Leipzig
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 144.8 km
Duration 9:50 h
Ascent 254 m
Descent 254 m

The Green Ring Leipzig cycling route is a circular route around the city of Leipzig.

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from Christina Witt,   LEIPZIG REGION
Hiking Trail · Leipzig
2021-12-19 HALLE (SAALE) - LEIPZIG - SAALE circular route 102 km
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 101.9 km
Duration 19:40 h
Ascent 128 m
Descent 123 m

Route created from my GPS recording of the hike on 2021-12-19. The altitude differences given here are calculated values. Detailed data from my ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Leipzig region
Lake circuit path at Kulkwitzer See
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 13 m
Descent 13 m

Between Leipzig and Markranstädt, Kulkwitzer See was opened as a local recreation area in the 1970s after renaturation measures.

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from Verena Daser,   LEIPZIG REGION
Hiking Trail · Leipzig
2023-08-18 LEIPZIG - HALLE (SAALE) - LEUNA - WEIẞENFELS - LÜTZEN 100km
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 100.6 km
Duration 23:01 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 136 m

Completed hike from 18.08.2023. Route created from my GPS recording. A contribution to the Ultramarsch quarterly challenge "Screw the wings, I'm ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Leipzig region
2022-07-10 Circular route around LEIPZIG 100km
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 101.1 km
Duration 18:50 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 147 m

Route created from my GPS recording on 2022-07-10. Detailed track values of the hike are listed under "Additional Info." The elevation differences ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Leipzig region
2021-04-24 circular route around LEIPZIG / "Green Ring Leipzig" 134km
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 134.1 km
Duration 26:45 h
Ascent 261 m
Descent 261 m

Route from 2021-04-24, created from my GPS recording, track data are listed under "Additional Information." The elevation differences were recorded ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Saale-Unstrut
2023-03-12 HALLE (SAALE) - LEIPZIG 110km
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 110.5 km
Duration 23:37 h
Ascent 106 m
Descent 89 m

Route created from the GPS recording of my hike on 2023-03-12. Also a contribution to the ULTRAMARSCH quarterly challenge "Forget the wings, I walk ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Leipzig region
Rund-um-Leipzig hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 87.2 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 242 m
Descent 246 m

The Rund-um-Leipzig hiking trail is suitable as a multi-stage hiking route due to its length of 80 kilometers.

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from Verena Daser,   LEIPZIG REGION
Hiking Trail · Saale-Unstrut
2023-01-01 HALLE (SAALE) - LÜTZEN - LEIPZIG 100 km
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 103.5 km
Duration 20:14 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 84 m

A contribution to the ULTRAMARSCH quarterly challenge "Forget the wings, I go on foot" - 1500 km "Just Hike" in the 1st quarter of 2023.

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Urban Walk · Leipzig region
City tour Leipzig, bike route Giant Monument, Giant Slide, Giant Lakes from www.stadtspiele-verlag.de
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 30.5 km
Duration 7:23 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 40 m

The route starts at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal and leads via Markkleeberg into the Neuseenland. It passes by the 13 most important sights on the ...

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from Lutz Müller,   Stadtspiele Verlag
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Geographically, the city lies on the edge of the Leipziger Neuseenland and is surrounded by an idyllic landscape. The region is characterised by many lakes - including Lake Kulkwitz or Lake Cospuden - which are among the tourist attractions.

Culturally, the city has a lot to offer: The historic town centre with its baroque castle, which is now used as the town hall, is well worth a visit. The "Alte Post" museum and the local history museum are also exciting places to visit for tourists interested in culture.

If you enjoy culinary delights, you should definitely try the regional cuisine. In particular, hearty specialities such as Sauerbraten or Thuringian dumplings should be on the menu.

For outdoor activities, there is also a lot to discover in Markranstädt: whether hiking or cycling around the lake landscape or water sports activities on the waters - here, every sports enthusiast gets their money's worth. These activities are particularly recommended in the summer months between May and September.

But you don't have to be gloomy in bad weather either: The wellness paradise "Sachsen-Therme" invites you to relax and offers sauna areas as well as adventure pools and wellness treatments.

In summary, Markranstädt is a versatile destination. Whether cultural highlights, culinary delights or sporting activities in nature - everyone gets their money's worth here. It is especially nice to spend time around the lakes in summer. A travel guide for all nature lovers and culture enthusiasts!

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  • October 29, 2023
    Frank Schubert 
    Community
    October 29, 2023
    Vielen Dank für die Tour. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht die Tour nachzufahren. Die Rast im Landgasthof "Goldener Hirsch" in Schkeuditz war ein kulinarischer Höhepunkt. Die Wege waren tlw. durch Regen sehr aufgeweicht und mit Pfützen übersät. Die Route ist trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written October 29, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Leipzig - Äußerer Ring, Pleiße- und Elsterradweg
  • June 05, 2021
    Valeska Michel
    Community
    Top Tour 👌🏻
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    Written June 05, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    Leipzig West - Kulkwitzer und Cospudener See via grünem Ring und Elsterradweg
  • October 04, 2020
    Thomas Lindner
    Community
    September 19, 2020
    Der Wanderweg ist eine interessante Tour für Leute, die Leipzig und seine Umgebung auf wenig ausgetretenen Pfaden kennen lernen wollen. Voraussetzung ist ein GPS-Gerät, auf das man die Route speichern kann, denn die Wegmarkierung ist an vielen Stellen nur spärlich vorhanden. Da ich den Weg teilweise im Dunkeln gegangen bin, war auch eine Stirnlampe Pflicht und genügend Wasser bzw. Verpflegung. Gerade im Norden gibt es keine Einkehrmöglichkeiten, wenn man auf dem Weg bleiben will. Gut ist aber, dass man nahezu stündlich an einer Straßenbahn- oder S-Bahnhaltestelle vorbei kommt. Ich bin den Weg in 2 Etappen gegangen: Miltitz - Paunsdorf (Nordrunde) im August und Paunsdorf-Miltitz (Südrunde) im September. Beide Strecken waren abwechslungsreich und es war immer wieder interessant zu sehen, wie viele Parks und Waldstücke am Stadtrand liegen. Viele davon waren menschenleer, einige kann man durchaus als "lost Places" bezeichnen. Besonders schön waren die Wege im Auenwald, an der weißen Elster und entlang der Markleeberger Seen. Interessant aber auch die Orte, an denen es noch Zeugnisse von der Völkerschlacht gibt (Feldherrnhügel, Breitenfeld) oder der total verwilderte Klinikpark bei Dösen in dem seit der Wende keiner mehr war.
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    Wanderweg hinter Miltitz
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Miltitz/Rückmarsdorf
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Lütschena/Stahmeln
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Breitenfeld
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Taucha nach Plaußig-Portitz
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Dölitz
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Markkleeberg: Lauer
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Lake Kulkwitz
    Photo: Thomas Lindner, Community
    Written October 04, 2020
    Long Distance Hiking
    Rund-um-Leipzig hiking trail
  • May 26, 2012
    Steffen Engert
    Community
    May 17, 2012
    Eine schöne Radtour bei traumhaftem Wetter. Wie herrlich ist es durch Leipzig am Wasser entlang! Empfehlenswert! Für einen Durchschnittsradler ist die Zeitangabe nicht ausreichend. Haben 6 Stunden gebraucht mit Einkehr, hier und da zum Gucken verweilen ...
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    Written May 26, 2012
    Bicycle Rides
    Leipzig West - Lake Zwenkau and Lake Cospuden with ÄGR, Pleisse and Elster cycle paths

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