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Lake of Tears – Monument to the Battle of the Nations loop from Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal

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Lake of Tears – Monument to the Battle of the Nations loop from Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal

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Lake of Tears – Monument to the Battle of the Nations loop from Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal

01:13

4.74km

20m

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: April 29, 2026

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777 m

Lake of Tears

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The Lake of Tears in Leipzig is an artificial pool in front of the Leipzig Monument to the Battle of the Nations, probably the most famous sight in Leipzig. The …

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1.17 km

Monument to the Battle of the Nations

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An imposing landmark of our city. It gets tight on the ascent, then there is a magnificent view over Leipzig.

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2.12 km

View of the Südfriedhof, Leipzig

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☆ The information center has been completely renovated... the toilet is also accessible for disabled people... Opening hours from Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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2.25 km

Südfriedhof Leipzig

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At 78 hectares, the Leipzig Südfriedhof is the largest cemetery in Leipzig and is rightly considered one of the largest and most beautiful park cemeteries in Germany. In 2016, the …

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2.56 km

Memorial to the Victims of Fascism, Südfriedhof (South Cemetery), Leipzig

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Memorial for the victims of fascism

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2.61 km

Crematorium at Leipzig's Südfriedhof

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The center of the south cemetery is visible from afar.

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3.11 km

Pond behind the crematorium

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a small pond and a wooden bridge

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4.04 km

Monument to the Battle of the Nations (Völkerschlachtdenkmal)

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☆ Architectural height equal to 91m. The opening took place on October 18, 1913.

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4.74 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

657 m

643 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

1.43 km

888 m

276 m

< 100 m

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