Rackwitz, a region in the Leipzig Bay, is situated within the southernmost North German Plain. Its landscape is characterized by the White Elster river and its tributaries, featuring diverse areas including the Leipzig Riparian Forest and the prominent Schladitzer Lake. This blend of water bodies and flat to gently rolling terrain makes Rackwitz suitable for several outdoor sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more. The region's natural features provide varied settings for active pursuits.
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Routes
4.6
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Average rating
10549
People visited

4.4
(160)
1,135
runners
14.6km
01:37
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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2,343
runners
8.47km
00:54
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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112
runners
6.12km
00:38
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
5.75km
00:37
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(254)
813
hikers
24.0km
06:05
60m
60m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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1,307
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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127
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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153
hikers
5.40km
01:23
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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1,165
riders
37.5km
02:13
90m
90m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
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161
riders
35.7km
02:04
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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112
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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50
riders
21.6km
01:20
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(11)
96
riders
8.55km
00:20
30m
30m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
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147
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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49
riders
45.2km
01:51
130m
130m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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567
riders
39.2km
01:31
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
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58
riders
12.5km
00:41
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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37
riders
16.8km
00:53
30m
30m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

18
riders
49.0km
02:54
150m
150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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7
riders
41.4km
02:43
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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81
riders
70.2km
03:49
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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64
riders
30.3km
01:32
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
48
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
23
riders
99.1km
05:23
330m
330m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rackwitz offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region features 220 routes for exploration, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
The Rackwitz region is characterized by the White Elster river and its tributaries, including areas like the Leipzig Riparian Forest. A prominent natural feature is the Schladitzer Lake, which serves as a central hub for recreation and offers extensive cycle paths.
Rackwitz provides numerous opportunities for hiking, with 79 dedicated hiking routes available. These trails explore the natural landscapes around Schladitzer Lake and the broader region. More information can be found in the guide Hiking around Rackwitz.
Rackwitz is well-suited for cycling, offering 75 touring cycling routes and 13 road cycling routes. The area around Schladitzer Lake features an extensive network of cycle paths. Explore options in guides like Cycling around Rackwitz and Road Cycling Routes around Rackwitz.
Rackwitz offers mountain biking opportunities, with 11 routes specifically for mountain biking and 1 route for easy mountain biking (Gravel biking). These trails allow exploration of the region's diverse terrain. For more details, refer to the guide MTB Trails around Rackwitz.
Rackwitz has 41 jogging routes available for runners. The natural landscapes around Schladitzer Lake and the broader region provide attractive settings for these activities. A dedicated resource is the guide Running Trails around Rackwitz.
Key highlights in Rackwitz include natural features like lakes and trails, as well as man-made elements such as historical sites, viewpoints, and cycle ways. The Schladitzer Lake is a central attraction for many outdoor activities.
Rackwitz features a total of 220 routes for various outdoor sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 5,800 ratings. Over 41,000 visitors have explored the region.
Rackwitz offers several traffic-free cycling options suitable for various bike types. Guides are available for traffic-free bike rides for racebikes, touring bicycles, and easy mountain bikes.
The official website for the municipality of Rackwitz is gemeinde-rackwitz.de. For direct inquiries, the official phone number is +49 34294 711-0.

