Bike route in western Leipzig

The bike route starts in the center of Leipzig at the Tourist Information on Katharinenstraße 8. Passing the market, the old town hall, and the St. Thomas Church, one reaches the Dittrichring. Then proceed towards the New Town Hall. From there, the path continues through Johannapark over the Sachsenbrücke to Klingerweg. Then follow Könneritzstraße for quite a stretch and then Industriestraße along the White Elster river. At the roundabout, take the first exit and pass the Karl-Heine Canal. Follow Erich-Zeigner-Allee and turn left at the intersection with Karl-Heine Street, passing the Felsenkeller. Then follow Karl-Heine Street to Westwerk and before the bridge turn right onto a narrow pedestrian and bicycle path. Passing the stone steps, follow the canal up to Saalfelderstraße. Then cross the canal again, keep right and pass the Old Cotton Spinning Mill. At Plagwitz Cemetery, continue over Antonienbrücke. After crossing the bridge, turn left and follow the railway crossing to Naumburger Straße. After crossing the canal again, continue on the Elster-Saale bike route to the Museum of Printing Art. After the next bridge, return to Klingerweg. From there, go straight ahead to Scheibenholz Racecourse. At the Glasshouse, the route leads back onto Anton-Bruckner-Allee. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Beethovenstraße, then turn left. Passing the New Town Hall via Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz to Leipzig University at Augustusplatz.

Bicycle helmet, sturdy shoes or sports shoes, rain and sun protection if necessary, snacks and water if needed, bicycle lighting in the dark.

Mehr Infos zu den Radrouten in der Leipzig Region: www.leipzig/travel/radfahren