Lake circuit path at Kulkwitzer See

7.20 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hiking
  • 1:45 h
  • 7.20 km
  • 13 m
  • 13 m
  • 115 m
  • 128 m
  • 13 m
  • Start: Markranstädt, near the beach
  • Destination: Markranstädt, near the beach
Between Leipzig and Markranstädt, Kulkwitzer See was opened as a local recreation area in the 1970s after renaturation measures.

Around its shores, it fascinates with diverse vegetation. Especially the forest on the spoil heap in the south invites to walks. The water quality itself is excellent, which is why the lake is considered one of the most important diving waters in Central Germany. Various bathing beaches invite you to relax around the 150-hectare lake.

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Gravel
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The lake circuit path begins in the northwest of Kulkwitzer See. It leads down the west side to the south, passing through the "Park am See" and the small Fun Park. Once in the south, the beach is passed and on the east side the path continues north again. Passing the Kraken playground and the former mini-golf course, you reach the north via Seestraße. On the left side is now the campsite and the beautiful beach. In the north, the route runs only along the water skiing and wakeboard facility until the starting point is reached again.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

Sturdy footwear or sports shoes, provisions and water if needed

Directions & Parking facilities

By car via the B87.

Markranstädt: parking lot An der Renne
  • Train/RB: Markranstädt station
  • S-Bahn station Miltitzer Allee
  • Tram 1: stop Leipzig, Lausen

Additional information

Author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Verena Daser
License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Laurentiuskirche Markranstädt with Kreuzbach organ
  • Markranstädt beach
  • Poplar forest with one of the largest orchid fields in Germany

Nearby

Contact

Lake circuit path at Kulkwitzer See
04420 Markranstädt