Location
Germany
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to August
About Leubingen: Am Kieswerk
The Kiesgrube Leubingen is a former gravel pit beside the Unstrut near Sömmerda, roughly 40 km north of Erfurt, now used as a free bathing lake. A regional family magazine describes a fine sand beach, warm water in summer and good water quality, with a lifeguard watching the lake. On the large site there is a separate, fenced-off FKK area apart from the main bathing beach; a bathing-lake directory also lists the site as nudist. A beach bar, the Sunset Beachclub, sits on the shore and turns into a party venue on Friday and Saturday nights, so the lake is lively on summer weekends. Trees around the site give some shade, and the evening sunsets over the water are a local draw. There are no rental loungers or parasols, so bring your own. Directories put the lake at about 4.5 hectares.
Getting there
By train, take the RB59 from Erfurt Hauptbahnhof towards Sangerhausen to Leubingen station and walk about 15 minutes to the lake. Cyclists can reach it on the Unstrut cycle path, which runs alongside. Drivers can use the car park by the beach club. Entry is free according to the magazine, though one directory mentions a small charge, so check locally. The ground is flat sand and lawn.
Amenities
Legal context
Nude bathing is limited to the separate FKK section of the site; the main beach is textile. We found no official municipal or operator page setting out the rules (checked 2026).
Naturism at Leubingen: Am Kieswerk sits under Germany's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 51.1986, 11.1434
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a nude area at Kiesgrube Leubingen?
Yes, a regional magazine and a bathing-lake directory describe a separate FKK area on the site.
Does it cost anything?
The magazine says entry is free; one directory mentioned a small fee, so check on arrival.
How do I get there by train?
Take the RB59 from Erfurt to Leubingen and walk about 15 minutes.
Is it supervised?
A lifeguard watches the lake, according to the regional magazine.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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