The party accountable for the muddy path on the Elster riverbed's floodplain is uncertain.

The path on the west side of the Elster floodplain between Schleußiger Weg and the dividing weir is in a poor condition, with the wearing course worn out and gravel lying loosely around, increasing the accident risk for joggers, cyclists, and pedestrians. This issue has been a concern for the SPD faction and citizens for years, who have repeatedly criticised the path's condition.

The city council's debate on the Elster cycle path and other affected paths in the Leipzig Auwald is ongoing. The city administration's value and appreciation towards pedestrians, joggers, or cyclists is once again evident due to the ongoing debate about the maintenance of multiple paths.

The responsible authority for improving the condition of the cycling and hiking trail in the Elster floodplain forest between Schleußiger Weg and Teilerwe is the Leipzig City Administration, specifically the Department of Urban Green and Water Management. In response to the concerns, they had announced plans to renew the path's wearing course with a sand-slated surface in 2024/25. However, the Department has not provided any updates on the path's improvement since their announcement.

The debate about the maintenance and improvement of paths in the Leipzig Auwald extends beyond the Elster cycle path and includes other heavily used paths such as Küchenallee in Großzschocher/Schleußig, the path from the sports field at the velodrome to the White Bridge, the intolerable path along the racetrack, and the path at the Pleisse. Information about the current status of the debate about these paths can be found under the relevant tags on our website.

The SPD and ADFC have argued for asphalt paving of the paths to make them usable and cleanable in all seasons. The city council had a debate on the current status of the Elster cycle path between Schleußiger Weg and the dividing weir as of March.

It is important to note that the linden trees along the path are over 40 to 45 years old and are not causing the damage to the path.

The city administration may have to cut costs due to a poor economic situation in 2025, which could potentially delay the path's improvement. This ongoing debate highlights the need for attention and action from the city administration to ensure the safety and usability of these important paths for the community.

Further details about the affected paths in the southern Auwald may be available and could potentially be expanded. For further information about the debate on the Elster cycle path, visit [www.our-website/tag/elsterradweg]. Similarly, information about the current status of the debate about Küchenholzallee can be found under the tag [www.our-website/tag/kuechenholzallee].

The party accountable for the muddy path on the Elster riverbed's floodplain is uncertain.