Karl-Heine-Kanal, Industrial canal in Plagwitz and Lindenau, Germany.
The Karl Heine Canal extends 3.3 kilometers through western Leipzig, connecting the Lindenau harbor to the White Elster River with fifteen bridges spanning its length.
Leipzig lawyer and industrial pioneer Karl Heine initiated the canal construction in 1856 to establish a waterway linking the White Elster to the Saale River.
The canal features industrial architecture, historic brick buildings, and transformed manufacturing sites that reflect Leipzig's manufacturing heritage and urban development.
A dedicated path along the northern bank serves cyclists and pedestrians, providing direct access between central Leipzig and the Gruenau district.
The 2015 extension project required 18 million euros, with substantial funding from European Union urban development resources to connect the canal with Lindenau harbor.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1856
Length: 3,265 m
Website: https://m.leipzig-lexikon.de/KarlHeineKanal
GPS coordinates: 51.33460,12.29860
Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:59
Westwerk Leipzig
2.3 km
Philippuskirche (Leipzig)
2.2 km
Stelzenhaus
2.3 km
Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig
1.7 km
Leipzig-Plagwitz station
1.8 km
Heilandskirche
2.9 km
Schaubühne Lindenfels
2.5 km
Konsumzentrale Leipzig
2.3 km
Liebfrauenkirche
1.8 km
Erich-Zeigner-Allee 45
2.9 km
Gießerstele St. Barbara
2.2 km
Cineding
2.4 km
Elisabeth Bridge
2.9 km
Riverboat bridge
3 km
King Albert's bridge
2.2 km
Aurelien bridge
2.1 km
Wassertorbrücke
650 m
King John's bridge
2.7 km
Fabrikanlage Naumburger Straße 44
2.1 km
Schule Weißenfelser Straße 13
2.9 km
Gießer bridge
1.9 km
Nonnenbrücke
3 km
Saalfelder Brücke
1.6 km
Puente de Luisa
1.1 km
Mietshaus Lauchstädter Straße 23
2.7 km
Mietshaus Helmholtzstraße 8
2.2 km
Schulgebäude Erich-Zeigner-Allee 24; 26
2.9 km
Mietshaus Lauchstädter Straße 21
2.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes