Castle Square – Leipzig Market Square loop from Leipzig Markt

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Castle Square – Leipzig Market Square loop from Leipzig Markt

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Castle Square – Leipzig Market Square loop from Leipzig Markt

01:37

6.22km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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192 m

Auerbach's Keller, Leipzig

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Who wasn't tormented by Goethe's Faust and Mephistopheles the devil when they were at school? In Leipzig you can still touch the story today. The sculpture with the golden shoe …

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299 m

Goethe Monument (Naschmarkt, Leipzig)

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Johann Wolfgang Goethe, from 1782 von Goethe (born August 28, 1749 in Frankfurt am Main, † March 22, 1832 in Weimar), was a German poet and naturalist. He is considered …

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340 m

Mädler Passage

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The Mädlerpassage, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century, is the best known among Leipzig's many passages. In its rotunda you will find a Meissen porcelain glockenspiel, …

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447 m

The front of the old town hall in Leipzig is opposite the main entrance to the Mädlerpassage and is a beautiful Renaissance building. It is also the landmark backdrop for the famous Leipzig Christmas market.

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515 m

Leipzig City Center

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The Leipzig city center uniquely combines history, culture, and vibrant city life. Between magnificent arcades, historic buildings, and modern shops, a very special flair emerges, inviting you to explore and linger.

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924 m

Castle Square

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The name Burgplatz refers to the Pleißenburg castle that stood here at the time. Burgplatz is the youngest of Leipzig's inner-city squares, having only been built around 1900. After being …

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1.01 km

Rathausbrunnen (Pied Piper Fountain) Leipzig

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Because of its flute player motif, the fountain is also known as the Pied Piper Fountain. Based on the fairy tale »The Pied Piper of Hamelin«.

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6.18 km

Leipzig Market Square

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Today, the markets in Leipzig are very diverse. In addition to the weekly markets held throughout the city, various special markets take place throughout the year, including the very popular Leipzig Christmas Market. 🌟

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6.22 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.49 km

960 m

687 m

634 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

3.03 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

8°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2023,1. Tag in Leipzig

After an eternity, I've been back to my student city of Leipzig. The city, which has always been historically impressive but was gray and dreary in GDR times, has blossomed into a lively, sometimes funky metropolis. There is something going on on every corner, bars, cafes, restaurants, street stalls and artists. I'm really excited - I know it from before …

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October 2, 2023,Leipzig - ein bunter Tag bei Kaiserwetter 🌞

What a colorful day with such great weather. There is something to discover, to marvel at, to smile about and to enjoy in every corner. Today is truly a gift. 😀

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