Cycling day trip from Halle to Leipzig

Cycling from Halle to Leipzig

Set off from Halle, a lively university city along the Saale River, best known for its striking red-brick Marktkirche and connection to composer Georg Friedrich Händel. You'll pedal southeast toward Leipzig, a city famous for its vibrant arts scene, historic trade fair roots, and its spot as a hub in Germany’s peaceful revolution.

The route covers just about 51 km and is mostly flat, so it’s a comfortable ride for cyclists of all levels. You’ll cruise along a mix of surfaces—mainly asphalt and well-kept paved tracks—though expect a little adventure on some gravel and quiet rural paths here and there. Most of your ride winds along scenic tracks and paths through open countryside and sleepy Saxon-Anhalt villages, with only brief stretches on busy roads.

Leipzig welcomes you at the finish, where you can reward yourself with a stroll to the lively Augustusplatz or a coffee in one of the cool cafés near the city center. All in all, it’s a pleasant cross-country ride linking two of central Germany’s most iconic cities.