By bicycle from Großpösna to Markkleeberg

If you’re up for a chill bike ride in the Leipzig area, the route from Großpösna to Markkleeberg is a great pick. Starting in Großpösna—a peaceful town known as a gateway to the Leipziger Neuseenland (the surrounding lake district)—you’ll roll out on mostly paved and quiet roads, cruising through gentle countryside with hardly any serious hills (just under 45 meters in ascent overall).

The ride is about 13.5 km, mostly on smooth asphalt, and you’ll spend a good part of it on bike paths and scenic, low-traffic roads—perfect for soaking up the scenery or chatting with a riding buddy. There are stretches along tracks as well, so keep an eye out for a bit of variety in both the landscape and the path surface.

You’ll finish in Markkleeberg, a vibrant small city that’s famous for its access to Cospudener See and a laid-back lakeside atmosphere. Perfect for grabbing a coffee or dipping your toes in the water at the end of your ride!