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Cycle route · Markranstädt · Updated on 14 November 2026

Leipzig-Weißenfels Teilstück cycle route

Leipzig-Weißenfels Teilstück is a cycle route of 6.2 km from Markranstädt. Along the way you'll find 80 benches and 2 water fountains and refill points.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 6.2 km
  • ± 25 min
  • ↑ 0 m · ↓ 0 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Markranstädt

    0 km
  2. 5.4 km · 42 benches

    Water point

    5.4 km
  3. 377 m · 9 benches

    Water point

    5.7 km
  4. 440 m · 29 benches

    Finish

    6.2 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

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Down
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Highest point
124 m
Lowest point
118 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

6.2 km in total
  • Path: 4.3 km
  • Street: 1.4 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 400 m
  • Road: 50 m

Surfaces

6.2 km in total
  • Asphalt: 3 km
  • Gravel: 1.7 km
  • Paved: 1.5 km

About the cycle route Leipzig-Weißenfels Teilstück

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Leipzig-Weißenfels Teilstück is a cycle route of 6.2 km that starts in Markranstädt. It does not end where it starts. You start in Leipzig Stadtgrenze and finish in Leipzig Karl-Heine-Kanal.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 0 m in total and descend 0 m. Allow ± 25 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is path (4.3 km), street (1.4 km) and footpath (walk your bike) (400 m). Of the surface, 3 km asphalt and 1.7 km gravel.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 80 benches and 2 water fountains and refill points. You can fill your bottle after 5.4 km and after 5.7 km. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Monument to the Battle of the NationsMonument to the Battle of the NationsAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
  2. 2St. Thomas ChurchSt. Thomas ChurchAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  3. 3Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum of Fine ArtsMuseum · 5.5 km from the route
  4. 4Old Town HallOld Town HallAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  5. 5Old Stock ExchangeOld Stock ExchangeAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  6. 6Old Weigh HouseOld Weigh HouseAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  7. 7Zeitgeschichtliches ForumZeitgeschichtliches ForumMuseum · 5.4 km from the route
  8. 8Altes Bach-DenkmalAltes Bach-DenkmalMemorial · 5 km from the route
  9. 9Bach-Museum LeipzigBach-Museum LeipzigMuseum · 5.1 km from the route
  10. 10MessehofMessehofAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
  11. 11KönigshausKönigshausAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
  12. 12Mädler PassageMädler PassageAttraction · 5.3 km from the route
  13. 13GoethedenkmalGoethedenkmalMemorial · 5.4 km from the route
  14. 14Alte NikolaischuleAlte NikolaischuleAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  15. 15Antikenmuseum der Universität LeipzigAntikenmuseum der Universität LeipzigMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  16. 16Mendelssohn-HausMendelssohn-HausMuseum · 5.8 km from the route
  17. 17KolonialsteinKolonialsteinMemorial · 7.4 km from the route
  18. 18SchwedensteinSchwedensteinMemorial · 7.4 km from the route
  19. 19Apelstein 22Apelstein 22Memorial · 1.3 km from the route
  20. 20Apelstein 26Apelstein 26Memorial · 1.8 km from the route
  21. 21St. BarbaraSt. BarbaraMemorial · 1.9 km from the route
  22. 22Apelstein 35Apelstein 35Memorial · 2.3 km from the route
  23. 23LimburgerstegLimburgerstegAttraction · 2.4 km from the route
  24. 24Apelstein 24Apelstein 24Memorial · 2.4 km from the route
  25. 25Apelstein 23Apelstein 23Memorial · 2.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Leipzig-Weißenfels Teilstück?

Leipzig-Weißenfels Teilstück is 6.2 km long. Allow ± 25 min of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Leipzig Stadtgrenze to Leipzig Karl-Heine-Kanal.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Markranstädt.

How hard is this route?

Easy.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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