Neue Harth, a region in the Leipzig Neuseenland south of Leipzig, has transformed from a former lignite mining area into an outdoor recreation destination. Its landscape features reforested areas with diverse tree species and integrates with expansive lakes like Cospudener See and Zwenkauer See. This unique environment provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Neue Harth offers more than 20 routes for outdoor activities,…
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3,282
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.92km
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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

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

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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59.0km
03:50
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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

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

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.31km
02:07
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20.6km
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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00:45
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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85.3km
04:28
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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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104km
05:19
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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40.6km
02:07
130m
130m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Neue Harth is a region located south of Leipzig, within the Leipzig Neuseenland. It is a former lignite mining area that has been transformed into a destination for outdoor recreation. The landscape features reforested areas and integrates with large bodies of water like Cospudener See and Zwenkauer See.
Neue Harth offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. There are 22 routes available, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 636,000 visitors.
Yes, Neue Harth features an extensive network of hiking trails. The region has 17 dedicated hiking routes. Information on various hiking options can be found in the guide Hiking around Neue Harth.
Neue Harth provides diverse cycling routes for Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can explore varied paths and connections within the Neuseenland. For more details, consult the guide Cycling around Neue Harth.
Yes, Neue Harth offers popular mountain biking trails suitable for various styles like AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, and Adaptive MTB. An example is the 'Neue Harth Trail 2 (A38)'. Specific routes are detailed in the guide MTB Trails around Neue Harth.
Neue Harth offers routes suitable for families. The landscape provides opportunities for easy walks and cycling. Specific family-friendly hiking options are available in the guide Family-friendly hikes around Neue Harth.
Yes, many trails in Neue Harth are dog-friendly. Visitors can find specific routes suitable for walking with dogs. A dedicated resource for this is the guide Dog-friendly hikes around Neue Harth.
Key features include the reforested post-mining landscape and its integration with lakes like Cospudener See and Zwenkauer See. The Bistumshöhe Observation Tower offers panoramic views of the transformed lake landscape. Wildlife such as deer, wild boar, and various bird species can also be observed.
Neue Harth is a popular destination on komoot, with over 636,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 22 available routes have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 100,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Neue Harth, covering various activities. These include guides for Hiking around Neue Harth, Cycling around Neue Harth, MTB Trails around Neue Harth, and Family-friendly hikes around Neue Harth.
Neue Harth is accessible via public transport, with routes connecting to bus stations in the surrounding area. Hikers can find specific routes starting from bus stations in the guide Hikes from bus stations around Neue Harth.
Parking facilities are available at various points around Neue Harth, particularly near popular trailheads and access points to the lakes. Specific parking locations are often indicated on route maps and guides.
The official website for information related to Neue Harth is https://neue-harth.leipzig.de. This site provides details regarding the region's development and management.

