Discovering the Obstacle Encountered: Seeking the Rietzschke Hiking Path
In the heart of Leipzig, plans for expanding the Rietzschke hiking trail have been proposed, aiming to create a car-free connection between the goods traffic centre and Eutritzsch/Mockau. This extension would also serve as a shortcut for cyclists, according to recent city proposals.
The existing course of the Rietzschke hiking trail, which remains relatively unknown within the city area, has been marked on the city map of Leipzig by Mr./Ms. Artmann. The proposed continuation to the north has also been outlined, potentially offering a new avenue for exploration for locals and visitors alike.
If implemented, the new cycle route may not require complex adjustment measures, as a few signs that integrate the route into the Leipzig cycle network may be sufficient. However, the proposal ranked 85 in the evaluation of all citizen's proposals, making implementation rather unlikely.
The area where the proposed extension of the hiking trail lies is in the ownership of the traffic and infrastructure department. Interestingly, the Mobility and Infrastructure Department may pick up the idea and incorporate it into the cycle traffic development plan 2030plus.
A large boulder with a metal plate has been placed on Virchowstraße in Gohlis, Leipzig, in memory of Wolfgang Grundmann (1937-2004), who initiated the Rietzschke hiking trail. The sign on the boulder reads: "In memory of Wolfgang Grundmann (1937-2004), initiator of the Rietzschke hiking trail. Eutritzsch Citizens' Association e.V., 2006". Grundmann, a mechanical engineer, local historian, and author of several publications, lived near the Rad- und Wanderweg 'Northern Rietzschke', for which he actively campaigned.
The Northern Rietzschke stream disappears into the sewer at the Arthur-Bretschneider-Park, with only a few street names and the name of the canal street in Gohlis reminding us of its existence. The area between the Wiederitzscher Viaduct and St. Georg Hospital was declared a protected biotope in 1991.
As of mid-2025, there is no publicly available or widely reported update about any extension plans or construction for the Rietzschke hiking trail in Leipzig. For the latest and most precise information, consulting local Leipzig municipal or environmental agencies, hiking associations, or city planning offices might be necessary.
With 270 Leipzig residents finding the proposal good, while 103 did not, it remains to be seen whether the extension of the Rietzschke hiking trail will become a reality in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on this fascinating project.
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