recommended route
Loop around Lake Cospuden
Hiking Route
· Leipzig
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Lake CospudenPhoto: TVLN C.Hüller, LEIPZIG REGION
Lake Cospuden in the south of Leipzig is an example of regional development changing from an open-cast mining area to a vibrant tourist region.
easy
Distance 11.1 km
2:45 h
6 m
6 m
119 m
110 m
Water sports providers, restaurants, cafés, etc. have settled here. The Scandinavian-style harbor of Zöbigker radiates a very special flair. The dune-like sandy beach on the northern shore is also known as the longest sandy beach in Saxony. In the south, the Bistumshöhe observation tower offers a fascinating view over the Neue Harth forest area. Lake Cospuden can be circumnavigated via an asphalted lakeside path.
Author’s recommendation
- Martin Luther Church with Fischer + Krämer organ
- Kee'scher Park Markkleeberg
- Passenger boat
- Lookout tower Bistumshöhe
- BELANTS The AdventureReich
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
119 m
Lowest point
110 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
6.8 km
Dirt road
1.3 km
Path
3 km
Rest stops
Biergarten am Hafen Pier 1Tips and hints
Start
Markkleeberg, Kees'scher Park (113 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.281661, 12.350862
DMS
51°16'54.0"N 12°21'03.1"E
UTM
33U 315252 5684480
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Destination
Markkleeberg, Kees'scher Park
Turn-by-turn directions
The circular hiking trail around Lake Cospuden starts at Kees'schen Park in Markkleeberg. Follow the Lauerschen Weg to the north of the lake. Cross the route of the Grüner Ring Leipzig and keep left on the asphalt path to continue the circular lake trail. At the fork of the Lauerschen Weg to the right, stay left again and continue to follow the lakeside path. The long, straight stretch on the west side of the lake finally leads you to the Bistumshöhe observation tower in the south of Lake Cospuden. A view over the lake is always worthwhile. To the south, you pass the bison enclosure and continue to follow the asphalted path until you arrive at the Zöbigker harbor. After a short climb, turn left there to get to the east shore trail. You will pass the Oststrand and the Seehaus Cospuden until you reach the Nordstrand and the starting point again on a long, straight stretch along the Ostuferweg.
Public transport
- S-Bahn station Markkleeberg
- Bus 106: 'Der Markkleeberger' (HP Zöbigker, Schmiede)
- Bus 65: Markranstädt - Markkleeberger (HP Cospudener See, adventure axis)
Parking
Markkleeberg: parking space Ziegeleiweg, Mühlweg or HafenstraßeCoordinates
DD
51.281661, 12.350862
DMS
51°16'54.0"N 12°21'03.1"E
UTM
33U 315252 5684480
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
11.1 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
6 m
Descent
6 m
Highest point
119 m
Lowest point
110 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 13 Waypoints
- 13 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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