Bad Schandau on the Elbe River – View of Lilienstein loop from Bad Schandau

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Bad Schandau on the Elbe River – View of Lilienstein loop from Bad Schandau

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Bad Schandau on the Elbe River – View of Lilienstein loop from Bad Schandau

04:20

67.2km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 29.6 km for 19 m

After 67.2 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Bad Schandau on the Elbe River

Highlight • Settlement

Beautifully situated on the Elbe River, Bad Schandau is the most centrally located holiday resort in Saxon Switzerland. The small town, with its typical medieval town center, invites you to …

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2.55 km

Bad Schandau — Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The last major town on the Elbe Cycle Path heading towards the Czech Republic! Good infrastructure, so recharge your batteries there! The passenger elevator and the town center of Bad Schandau are definitely worth seeing. ☝️

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3.06 km

Kirnitzschtal Tramway

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Tram in the middle of nature. Good idea.

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29.6 km

Vinný Sklep

Cave Entrance

31.3 km

Pláž Kyjovská přehrada

Beach

53.9 km

Ascent to Pravčická Brána

Highlight • Trail

Nature takes everything back. In the hope that we will all find the good and mindful in ourselves again and appreciate nature.

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58.5 km

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

There is not only super-delicious bread, but also home-brewed beer. Had today vegetable pie, slightly warmed with a dip - a dream!

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58.6 km

Schmilka

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful, small, historic place with gastronomic options for a break 🚴🏻‍♂️ very worth seeing and the visit is worthwhile 💯🔝👍🏻😇‼️

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60.8 km

View of Lilienstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Elbe cycle path, there is a stunning view of the striking Lilienstein mountain lying downstream.

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64.7 km

Elbe Cycle Path – Saxon Switzerland

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A cycle path with great surroundings and many opportunities to rest.

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67.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

15.1 km

7.60 km

3.98 km

3.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.6 km

3.56 km

1.80 km

205 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

6°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 22, 2024,Schöne Radtour durch die böhmische Schweiz 👍🌞

A nice, relaxed tour through Bohemian Switzerland, with a few places to stop for dumplings and bivo. The nature reserve is very well maintained along the route with lots of information. 👍🙋‍♂️

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May 24, 2025,Nationalpark Sächsische und Böhmische Schweiz

In the morning, my legs signaled to me that they didn't want to hike today. They had no objections to cycling. So what could be more natural than renting an e-bike again? I went to the rental company, and the deal was done. With a tour suggestion from my rental company, I set off toward Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech …

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November 2, 2022,Nationalpark Runde

On this free Wednesday, suggested by an elderly neighbor, we should go to Bohemia for a freshly tapped Pilsener. For this I looked for a varied tour through the Saxon and Bohemian National Parks, informed a good friend and off we went. As a couple, in the early morning with the S1 to Bad Schandau and cycling to the Kirnitzschtal... …

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