The circular route can be easily started at the Leipzig-Mitlitz train stop (near Markranstädt). The hiking trail now continues northwards in a clockwise direction. Passing Rückmarsdorf and Burghausen, you will pass Lützschena Castle Park and the Leipzig Auwald station. In Lützschena, after approx. 13 km of walking, you have the option of taking the S-Bahn back to the city center. Or continue the hike via Lindenthal and Wiederitzsch and return to the city center after approx. 24 km at the Neue Messe. From the Neue Messe, the route heads east along the districts of Mockau, Thekla and Plaußig-Portitz. In Plaußig-Portitz you will find the Plaußig nature conservation station. At Taucha, you have now reached approx. 36 km of the total route, where there is also a rail connection. To the east of Leipzig, you pass Paunsdorf and Sommerfeld. At Mölkau there is also a railroad siding close to the route, now approx. 46 km have already been completed. Further south, the route passes Holzhausen and Meusdorf and immediately leads into the southern Leipzig New Lake District. In Markkleeberg, after approx. 58 km of the route, another S-Bahn connection awaits tired feet. Along the edge of the alluvial forest, the route leads to the northern shore of Lake Cospuden and along the Weiße Elster a little to the south until it crosses the river. In Knauthain, after around 68 km, you have the option of returning to the city by train. The route now continues west of Leipzig towards Markranstädt and Lausen. Once you reach Lake Kulkwitz, you will immediately reach the starting point near Miltitz after approx. 82 km.
In addition to the train and S-Bahn stations, there are other streetcar stops along the way to get back to Leipzig city center.
