Speicherbecken Witznitz is a region in Saxony, located northwest of Borna and south of Leipzig, characterized by a large reservoir, gentle hills, and lush green forests. This landscape, which originated from a former open-cast mine and is nestled within the Wyhraaue Landscape Protection Area, provides a varied natural environment for outdoor activities. The area supports several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Speicherbecken Witznitz offers numerous routes for various outdoor…
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4.7
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22.7km
05:49
90m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.60km
02:12
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30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.75km
01:58
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.42km
02:09
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30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16.4km
01:06
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80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.9km
00:45
30m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.1km
00:38
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.8km
01:05
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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21.8km
01:19
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.8km
01:51
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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45
runners
14.4km
01:31
50m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.37km
00:55
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.1km
04:29
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.62km
00:47
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20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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74.0km
04:49
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.3km
02:58
230m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.2km
01:57
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170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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45.3km
01:55
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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30.9km
01:13
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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28.6km
01:08
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Speicherbecken Witznitz is a region in Saxony, located northwest of Borna and south of Leipzig. It features a large reservoir that originated from a former open-cast mine, now nestled within the Wyhraaue Landscape Protection Area.
The region offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The reservoir also permits watersports and fishing.
Yes, Speicherbecken Witznitz provides numerous hiking trails suitable for all fitness levels, ranging from easy strolls to moderate and challenging routes. Many trails offer views of the reservoir and wind through light forests. For more details, explore the Hiking around Speicherbecken Witznitz guide.
Yes, family-friendly hiking routes are available in the Speicherbecken Witznitz area. These trails are designed to be accessible for families. Specific options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Speicherbecken Witznitz guide.
Yes, there are dog-friendly hiking options available at Speicherbecken Witznitz. Visitors can find suitable routes in the Dog-friendly hikes around Speicherbecken Witznitz guide.
The central feature is the Speicherbecken Witznitz reservoir itself, which has a unique history as a reclaimed mining landscape. An observation tower on the north shore offers panoramic views of the reservoir and its surroundings. The area is also part of the Wyhraaue Landscape Protection Area.
Speicherbecken Witznitz is a popular destination, with more than 137,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on over 36,000 ratings.
Yes, Speicherbecken Witznitz is a recognized destination for mountain biking, offering various routes and trails for different skill levels. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Speicherbecken Witznitz guide.
The area provides opportunities for touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking with numerous routes to explore. Guides like Cycling around Speicherbecken Witznitz and Road Cycling Routes around Speicherbecken Witznitz offer specific options.
Yes, joggers can find a variety of scenic running routes around the reservoir. The Running Trails around Speicherbecken Witznitz guide provides specific options.
Public transport options are available to reach the Speicherbecken Witznitz area. Specific hiking routes accessible from bus stations can be found in the Hikes from bus stations around Speicherbecken Witznitz guide.
For general inquiries related to the management of the reservoir, the Landestalsperrenverwaltung des Freistaates Sachsen (Saxon State Dam Administration) is the appropriate contact. Their website is sachsen.de/ltsv/ and their phone number is +49 3501 796-0.

