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Pretzsch Ferry – View of Pretzsch Castle loop from Elster (Elbe)

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Pretzsch Ferry – View of Pretzsch Castle loop from Elster (Elbe)

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Pretzsch Ferry – View of Pretzsch Castle loop from Elster (Elbe)

06:32

113km

230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. 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: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.7 km for 100 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 94.0 km for 100 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.48 km

Black Elster River

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The river rises in the Lusatian Mountains (Upper Lusatia) at an altitude of 317 m above sea level on the eastern flank of the 396 meter high peak, a secondary peak of the Hochstein.

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12.9 km

Kleindröbener Riß

Lake

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19.9 km

Pretzsch Ferry

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The Pretzsch ferry can be used to switch to the right-bank Elbe Cycle Route in the direction of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. It connects Pretzsch with the Jessen district of Mauken.
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20.0 km

Schloss Pretzsch

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More information at schloss-pretzsch.de

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20.1 km

View of Pretzsch Castle

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East of Pretzsch you have a very good view of Pretzsch and its beautiful castle from the road.

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6

26.5 km

Great Lausiger Pond

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A beautiful lake with several seating areas for resting and enjoying, and right next to it a camping park.

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56.9 km

Glacis

Forest

8

93.0 km

Pretzsch Castle

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After the ferry, a short detour to Pretzsch Castle is worthwhile. Especially in summer, when it's hot, cyclists will find a cozy café with outdoor seating and, of course, a …

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94.0 km

Elbe River

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Ferry times can be found online

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94.2 km

View of Pretzsch Castle

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A very beautiful view and the ferry is running again.
Here you will find current times for the ferry service
xn--fhre-pretzsch-bfb.de

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113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.1 km

20.7 km

15.8 km

14.1 km

1.18 km

338 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.7 km

16.3 km

5.43 km

1.16 km

690 m

240 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

June 9, 2025,Elberadweg Etappe Torgau -Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Today we started early to catch the midday train in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, because the trains were expected to be full.
That worked out perfectly; the wind was still strong and, as always, from the wrong direction. Luckily, we were spared the rain, but it was noticeably chilly.
Overall, it was a lovely three days on the Elbe.

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August 21, 2024,Von Wittenberg nach Torgau

Elbe Day 10
Wittenberg – Torgau
We always planned ahead as far as possible and so today we first took care of the tickets for the return journey by train from Dresden. In Wittenberg there is actually still a DB customer center with expert advice.
After that was done, our route led us to the right bank of the Elbe …

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September 11, 2024,Von Lutherstadt Wittenberg nach Torgau

Very nice cycle path, only the weather today spoiled the fun...

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July 26, 2023,Elbe 5 : Torgau-Wittenberg

5. Part Elberadtour: Lots of history, beautiful towns and run through lonely landscapes on top bike paths. Definitely recommendable. Torgau and Wittenberg absolutely great cities!

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April 28, 2022,5.Tag Torgau - Wittenberg

The last stage is done. With the best cycling weather, we started early in Torgau after a good breakfast in the Hotel Brauhof, with a small unplanned city tour. Because of the State Horticultural Show, parts of the Elbe Cycle Path are closed within the city. So already 2 km more on the clock. But it doesn't matter, the journey …

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June 30, 2023,Fahrradtour von Torgau über Bad Schmiedeberg nach Wittenberg

Very rural area of the Elbe was nothing to see except for the ferry crossing. Many villages here you can still see the contrast between old and new (DDR and now). Unfortunately, about 10 km before our destination, a downpour caught us and washed us properly. Thank God we had great weather again the next day during the city tour. …

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July 25, 2026,Von Lutherstadt Wittenberg nach Torgau

Short break on the Elbe Cycle Route. Unfortunately, in a rather arid and dry landscape. But definitely great infrastructure with many rest stops, cafes, guesthouses, and campsites. Let's see what tomorrow's stage brings...

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June 11, 2023,7. Torgau nach Lutherstadt Wittenberg

In flat Elbe meadows we continue from Torgau. The landscape never gets boring. From Dommitzsch, the cycle path runs parallel to a disused railway line. You can see fields, different types of forest and ponds and lakes. Bird lovers will get their money's worth. Kites, buzzards, storks, herons, swans, ducks and various birds (e.g. red-backed shrike, chaffinch, sparrow, yellowhammer, goldfinch, …

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