Leipzig has a wonderful collection of parks and forest preserves close to the city center. This 7 km run highlights Clara-Zetkin Park, Palmengarten and several adjacent parks just west of the city.
Palmengarten. Wikimedia Commons, Frank Vincentz
Start at Johanna Park, adjacent to the Stadt Leipzig (New Town Hall),and run for 1.5 km along the paths of Clara-Zetkin Park to the Rennbahn Scheibenholz (racecourse). Be sure to include Anton Bruckner Allee, which has the popular, signposted 3 km Telekom Running Track, which is popular for running (bonus: lit at night).
Cross the river to the western side for a 2 km loop around the trails there. The next section heads north along wide, pleasant paths in Trimm dich Pfad park, passing the Sachsenbrücke bridge, and then along a connecting path into the Palmengarten — a spacious riverside park with numerous paths among lovely trees, gardens, and a pond. Cross the Palmengartenwehr/Elsterwehr bridge to return to Clara-Zetkin Park.
Add-Ons: Numerous additional paths in the parks, as well as riverside paths headed in either direction.
Leipzig has a wonderful collection of parks and forest preserves close to the city center. This 7 km run highlights Clara-Zetkin Park, Palmengarten and several adjacent parks just west of the city.
Palmengarten. Wikimedia Commons, Frank Vincentz
Start at Johanna Park, adjacent to the Stadt Leipzig (New Town Hall),and run for 1.5 km along the paths of Clara-Zetkin Park to the Rennbahn Scheibenholz (racecourse). Be sure to include Anton Bruckner Allee, which has the popular, signposted 3 km Telekom Running Track, which is popular for running (bonus: lit at night).
Cross the river to the western side for a 2 km loop around the trails there. The next section heads north along wide, pleasant paths in Trimm dich Pfad park, passing the Sachsenbrücke bridge, and then along a connecting path into the Palmengarten — a spacious riverside park with numerous paths among lovely trees, gardens, and a pond. Cross the Palmengartenwehr/Elsterwehr bridge to return to Clara-Zetkin Park.
Add-Ons: Numerous additional paths in the parks, as well as riverside paths headed in either direction.
More than 12 km of riverside gravel paths, just west of the center. We've mapped northern and southern routes, which can be easily combined. Water views along a good section. Several adjacent parks and preserves for additional running options.
Leipzig is known for its Riparian forests. This run highlights the northern Leipziger Auwald, which features wooded paths to the Wackelturm observation deck and additional marked running trails to Auensee Lake. See also our southern Auwald route.
The southern section of Leipzig's auwald (Riparian Forest) is more of a floodplain landscape. Our loop of up to 13.5 starts with an optional ascent of Fockeberg Hill, and then paths through several nature preserves to Cospuden Lake.
Many pleasurable running opportunities in this popular swimming lake located 7 km south of Lepzig. Most popular is the 10 km loop around the lake on a wide, multi-use path. Add with parks and auwald paths nearby. Enjoy a post-run dip!
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