Bistumshöhe Observation Tower – View of Cospudener Lake loop from Zwenkau-Großdalzig

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Bistumshöhe Observation Tower – View of Cospudener Lake loop from Zwenkau-Großdalzig

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Bistumshöhe Observation Tower – View of Cospudener Lake loop from Zwenkau-Großdalzig

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34.1km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Elsteraue bei Zwenkau

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.60 km

Bistumshöhe Observation Tower

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Here you have the best panoramic view.

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12.6 km

West Shore of Cospudener Lake

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The Cospudener See is an artificial lake south of Leipzig. It was created from an opencast mine that was flooded. The three Saxon cities of Leipzig, Markkleeberg and Zwenkau share the lake area.

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13.2 km

View of Cospudener Lake

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The circular route around Lake Cospuden is nicely paved. There are nice points to look at the lake.

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15.3 km

Northeast Shore of Lake Cospuden

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Great lake with clear water and good beaches. Optimal connection to cycle paths in different directions.

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15.9 km

Cycle path around Lake Cospuden

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Beautiful cycle path, past many different animal enclosures.

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17.8 km

Cospuden Lake Marina

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The approximately eleven-kilometer-long circular path around Lake Cospuden is ideal for cycling, jogging and hiking.

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Cospudener Lake Marina

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Hard to believe: The "Cossi" emerged from a dusty coal mine. Up until 1990, the output amounted to 87 million tons of lignite, and the open-cast mine was only shut …

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31.6 km

Viewpoint at Lake Zwenkau

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34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

10.1 km

3.90 km

3.60 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

4.33 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

86 %

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Comments

July 2, 2022,Zwenkauer See und Cospuder See

Nice day tour. At both lakes you can jump into the water anywhere. At Lake Cospud there is sand and gravel almost everywhere on the shore for bathers and there are various restaurants. The Zwenkauer See is more natural and calmer. Lunch at the Seehaus Cospuden.

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August 31, 2024,Activity-Weekend Part 1 - 🚴‍♂️🚴 Leipziger Seenland

Where open-cast mining once left deep scars, nature now gives us sparkling lakes. A bike tour through the Leipzig Lake District shows how new beauty grows out of the past - and at the end, the refreshing water rewards body and soul.

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October 29, 2022,Radtour rund um den Zwenkauer und Caspudener See

Ella and Dietmar went cycling today. Around the Zwenkauer and Cospudener See

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July 9, 2024,Rund um Cospudener und Zwenkauer See

Today we packed up our bikes again. The goal was to go around the Cossi and the Zwenkauer See. Unfortunately, after 5 km the saddlebag broke. But I had cable ties and wire with me😎. Because remember☝️ with a hammer and some wire, you can get to Stalingrad. We had lunch at Cape Zwenkau. Then we went swimming🌊 in the …

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April 11, 2024,Rund um Zwenkauer See und Cospudener See

We set out to cycle around the Zwenkauer and Cospudener lakes. They are part of the Leipzig New Lakes Landscape. But while the Cospudener lake already seems to be completely developed for tourism, its neighbour is still in the development phase. The cycle paths are, according to the infrastructure, available and in very good condition...or not...but still a very nice …

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July 27, 2025,Rund um den Cosputener und Zwenkauer See

The bike path around Lake Cosputen is highly recommended...it practically rolls along by itself 😉 There are still plenty of gravel roads around Lake Zwenka, and there aren't too many places to swim or stop for a break. Still, a very nice loop!

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June 25, 2023,Fahrradtour ...23/35.... Tolle Tour mit Tobi 😃

Birthday tour for dad
Zwenkauer See, Cospudener See, wildlife park... a great round

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August 5, 2024,Tag 1 am Cosputener und Zwenkauer See

The Leipzig Lake District is definitely worth a visit. The cycle path network is very well developed and there are plenty of sandy beaches and places to stop and relax.

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