Alemania·2026

Leipzig

Leipzig sits on flat terrain around the Auensee lake and the Elster-Pleiße river system, making it ideal for long, smooth cycling routes. The gravel scene dominates here: Gravelday Spring 2026 and Gravelday late summer 2026 draw riders into the surrounding countryside for 150–200km unsurfaced loops, while Der Klassiker Berlin-Leipzig als RTF connects the city on a 173km road route northeast to the capital. Runners find the Silvesterlauf am Auensee, a 10km New Year's Eve race along the lake shore, but for serious distance training the flat park circuits and canal towpaths offer consistent mileage with minimal elevation.