Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe loop from Kurort Rathen

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe loop from Kurort Rathen

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe loop from Kurort Rathen

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8.88km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 638 m for 97 m

After 8.38 km for 97 m

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Start point

Train Station

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184 m

Rathen Spa

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433 m

View of the Bastei and Bastei Bridge

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You have a beautiful view of the bastion and the bridge

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

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If you've cycled to the left of the Elbe enough, you should cycle from Rathen to Pirna via Wehlen! Asphalt that is just as easy to drive on, from time to time rocks and pretty houses line the path.

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1.48 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

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A beautiful cycle path along the Elbe with a view of the Bastei

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4.34 km

View over Stadt Wehlen and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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Easily accessible from Dresden by S-Bahn towards Schöna, you'll find one attraction after another here. A trip on the paddle steamer is also great.

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4.41 km

Wehlen Market Square

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The city of Wehlen awaits you with a charming historic city center. On the beautiful market square you will find numerous cafés and restaurants that provide tired hikers with delicious food after their day's hike.

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4.59 km

Stadt Wehlen Market Square

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8.31 km

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

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Not least because of the rock stage and the open-air performances, Rathen is very popular. The real highlight is of course the Bastei. Probably the most photographed rock formation in …

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