Between Leipzig and Markranstädt, Lake Kulkwitz was opened up as a local recreation area in the 1970s following renaturation measures.
easy
Distance 7.2 km
Around its banks, the region around the lake fascinates with varied vegetation. Especially the forest on the Hochkippe in the south invites for leisurely walks. The water quality itself is excellent, which is why the lake is counted among the most important diving waters in Central Germany. Various bathing beaches invite you to relax around the 150-hectare lake.
Author’s recommendation
- Laurentius church Markranstädt with Kreuzbach organ
- Markranstädt lido
- Poplar forest with one of the largest orchid fields in Germany
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
128 m
Lowest point
115 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
4.3 km
Dirt road
2.7 km
Path
0.2 km
Tips and hints
Water ski and Café at the lakeStart
Markranstädt, near the lido (123 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.311788, 12.237206
DMS
51°18'42.4"N 12°14'13.9"E
UTM
33U 307454 5688122
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Destination
Markranstädt, near the lido
Turn-by-turn directions
The lake circuit starts in the north-west of the Kulkwitzer See. It leads down the west side to the south, through the 'Park am See' and past the small Fun Park. Once in the south, it passes the lido and on the east side, the path continues north again. Passing the octopus playground and the former miniature golf course, you will reach the north via the 'Seestraße'. To the left is now the camping site and the beautiful beach. In the north, the route runs along the water ski and wakeboard facility and reaches the starting point again.
Public transport
- Train/RB: Bahnhof Markranstädt
- S-Bahn station Miltitzer Allee
- Tram 1: HP Leipzig, Lausen
Parking
Markranstädt: parking space 'An der Renne'Coordinates
DD
51.311788, 12.237206
DMS
51°18'42.4"N 12°14'13.9"E
UTM
33U 307454 5688122
w3w
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
7.2 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
6 m
Descent
6 m
Highest point
128 m
Lowest point
115 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 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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