Parthe-Mulde cycle route

52.81 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Cycling
  • 4:00 h
  • 52.81 km
  • 61 m
  • 41 m
  • 103 m
  • 164 m
  • 61 m
  • Start: Leipzig-Rosental
  • Destination: Grimma

Experience fascinating park landscapes between city and countryside

Along the small river Parthe, the nearly 60 km long Parthe-Mulde cycle route runs between the cities of Leipzig and Grimma. As a connection between the Elster cycle path and the Mulde cycle path, the route offers an exciting sequence of different settlement and natural landscapes, including an extensive park network as a special feature. The species-rich Parthenaue holds, in addition to numerous idyllic parks, many other unexpected discoveries. Fascinating art objects and remarkable buildings from past centuries invite you to explore and linger.

Due to the low altitudinal differences, the Parthe-Mulde cycle route is especially suitable for families.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The Parthe-Mulde cycle route mainly runs along the bank of the Parthe on paved or asphalted cycle paths through park landscapes and on quiet field or forest paths. In the cities, you mainly travel on marked, separate cycle paths and only rarely have to use lightly trafficked roads outside urban areas. The route is signposted and begins in Leipzig. It then leads via Taucha, Borsdorf, Beucha near Brandis, Naunhof and Parthenstein to Grimma.

The Parthe-Mulde cycle route connects the Elster cycle path with the Mulde cycle path.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lighting for darkness.

Directions & Parking facilities

From Berlin via the A9 and A14, exit Leipzig-Mitte

From Dresden via the A14, exit Leipzig-Ost

From Munich and Erfurt via the A38, exit Leipzig-Südwest

Leipzig

Parking garage at main station, parking garage at Leipzig Zoo

Grimma

Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, parking lot at the station

Leipzig

Long-distance and local trains (Leipzig main station)

S-Bahn lines (Leipzig main station)

Grimma

Local trains (Upper station)

From Grimma back to Leipzig (starting point) with RB110.

Additional information

Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Christina Witt
License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A small detour to Kirchbruch Beucha is worthwhile, as it provided the base material for the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig.

By the way, a clear heart shape can be seen from a bird's-eye view.

E-bike charging stations:

Brandis: Beucha Station, Albrechtshainer See

Leipzig: Leipzig Zoo, Gohliser Schlösschen

Nearby

Contact

Parthe-Mulde cycle route
04159 Leipzig