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View of Bastei – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Bad Schandau

View of Bastei – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Bad Schandau

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View of Bastei – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Bad Schandau

03:07

64.5km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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After 14.6 km for 550 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Viewpoint

12.2 km

Wartenbergstraße — Ascent to Hocksteinschänke

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Relatively even, not too steep and scenic climb from the Polenztal to the Hocksteinschänke. Section of the former "Großdeutschlandring". I prefer the descent in the Polenztal and back up here …

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31.8 km

Elbe Cycle Path in Saxon Switzerland

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Super developed and easy to drive bike path through grandiose landscape.

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33.5 km

View of the Elbe Valley near Obervogelgesang

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From here you have a great view of the meandering Elbe.

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36.9 km

View of the Weiße Brüche Cliffs

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This beautiful view is located on private property.

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38.0 km

View of Bastei

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The view of the cliffs of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is one of the most beautiful experiences during a river tour in Germany.

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39.6 km

View of Königstein

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A lot to discover in good weather

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42.3 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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It's always great to cycle towards Königstein from the Elbe Cycle Path. The fortress offers impressive views from many corners. This point is one of them.

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63.2 km

View of Bad Schandau

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If you descend from the mountain above Bad Schandau on the left bank of the Elbe, you will be rewarded with this wonderful view.

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64.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.0 km

5.09 km

4.76 km

966 m

636 m

189 m

Surfaces

62.0 km

1.71 km

569 m

358 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

21°C

12°C

29 %

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