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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: May 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

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

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.48 km

Black Elster River

Highlight • River

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

3

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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4

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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5

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

7

81.2 km

Signpost Tree Dommitzsch

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Interesting place. Small rest area next door. From Moscow to Brazil you can plan your next tour here. The way is shortly before Dommitzsch (Saxony)

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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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9

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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Unfortunately not available at the moment, the Pretzsch ferry does not operate. The view is still nice.

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B

113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.1 km

20.7 km

15.9 km

14.0 km

1.18 km

338 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.3 km

20.7 km

5.43 km

1.16 km

690 m

259 m

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Thursday 25 June

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