Discover Regis-Breitingen

Regis-Breitingen brings together several ways to enjoy a stay: Haselbacher See, with its birdlife and protected landscape, a heritage railway, cycle paths and an outdoor swimming pool. This means different interests can go hand in hand—nature and conservation, railway history, and active time outdoors. For families, specific details include the Pleiße Cycle Route’s suitability for a family bike ride and the playground at the outdoor pool; the coal railway also offers bookable special trips for family occasions.

Haselbacher See and its protected landscape

Haselbacher See lies within the municipal boundaries of Regis-Breitingen. It is associated with a 156-hectare bird sanctuary; the bird islands within it are an important breeding area for waterfowl. From Ramsdorf, it is possible to access the beach at the lake. This makes it a place where recreation by the water meets the protection of nesting sites.

Check local access regulations before your visit; restrictions may change. The “Nordteil Haselbacher Teiche” area is also designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It covers land south of Regis and southeast of Breitingen, extending to the Thuringian border. The protected areas give the surroundings a distinctive natural character, which should be considered alongside recreational activities when planning your visit.

Coal railway and cycling

The coal railway is a tourist narrow-gauge heritage railway with a track gauge of 900 mm. Its route, around 15 kilometres long, runs between Meuselwitz and Regis-Breitingen; from Thuringia, it reaches a stop in Regis-Breitingen. Special trips for family, company and club events can be booked year-round. Since booking conditions may change, it is advisable to check them before making plans.

You can also plan a stay around cycling: near Regis-Breitingen, the Pleiße Cycle Route is suitable for a family ride. Regis-Breitingen outdoor swimming pool can also be reached via this cycle route. The Neuseenland Cycle Route is also connected to the area around Regis-Breitingen. This lets you choose between a bike ride and a visit to the heritage railway, without treating the two activities as one and the same.

Outdoor swimming pool and local character

Regis-Breitingen outdoor swimming pool can be reached via the Pleiße Cycle Route and by car from the B93. It has swimming and non-swimming pools, as well as a 22,000 m² outdoor area with volleyball, table tennis, basketball and a children’s playground. A day at the pool can combine swimming, ball sports and play. Facilities may change; check the latest information before your visit, and check road conditions if travelling via the B93.

The local landscape includes three churches within the municipality: Regis Church, Breitingen Church and Ramsdorf Church. The Halbfass Fountain on the market square is considered a landmark of Regis-Breitingen. These local points of interest add a cultural perspective to the nature and recreational activities.

A wider perspective: Leipzig District

Looking beyond the town to the wider destination of Leipzig District offers another perspective on the landscape. The Leipzig Neuseenland comprises 22 new lakes with a total water surface area of 70 km². In the eastern part of Leipzig District, the confluence of the Zwickauer Mulde and Freiberger Mulde rivers, together with green floodplains and forests, shapes the landscape. This information offers a view of Leipzig District; the destinations described in Regis-Breitingen provide their own local points of interest.

Discover more destinations: Machern, Kohren-Sahlis, Zwenkau, Großpösna, Leipzig, Kitzscher, Threna, Trebsen/Mulde.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Leipzig District.