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View of the Bastei Bridge – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Dresden-Dobritz

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Germany

Saxony

View of the Bastei Bridge – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Dresden-Dobritz

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View of the Bastei Bridge – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Dresden-Dobritz

04:18

73.2km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 42.3 km for 77 m

Open: • March 28-November 1, Monday-Friday: 4:50 AM-11:17 PM • November 2-March 27, Monday-Friday: 4:50 AM-11:17 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Saturday-Sunday

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4.47 km

View of Pillnitz Palace

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The castle is located directly on the banks of the Elbe and cannot be overlooked due to its impressive (also colorful) construction. From the opposite bank, the castle shows its …

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18.9 km

Elbe Cycle Path Along the River Valley (Saxon Switzerland)

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Very beautiful routes, directly on the Elbe.

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24.0 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

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Impressive from every perspective: from below, from the side, from above.

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28.3 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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31.5 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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Of Elberadweg you can of course also up. But, if you have miles left, the best point is to take a look at the fortress. Imposing - summer and winter.

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39.2 km

Rittergut Prossen

Castle

49.2 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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57.1 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Pirna

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Beautiful stretch of road, it's also beautiful on the other side of the Elbe.

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60.3 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Old Pirna Elbe Bridge

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Very relaxed to drive.

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73.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

22.5 km

20.1 km

1.18 km

581 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.8 km

2.36 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

13°C

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Comments

September 2, 2022,Von Bad Schandau nach Magdeburg - Tag 1 - Von Bad Schandau nach Dresden

Start: Bad Schandau (Hotel Lindenhof), destination: Dresden (Hotel Elbflorenz)
the entire route on the left side of the Elbe mostly on smooth asphalt with a wonderful view of the Elbe and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Visit and climb the tower of the Frauenkirche in Dresden.
Eat in a nice restaurant in the old town.
Tip: Super tour, easy to drive, …

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July 1, 2025,Elberadweg: von Dresden nach Bad Schandau (ohne Fähren)

A beautiful tour on perhaps the most beautiful section of the Elbe Cycle Path. This impression cannot be spoiled even by the construction detour with inadequate signage before Bad Schandau.

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March 21, 2024,Swz4: Bad Schandau-Bhf - Dresden-Frauenkirche

Swz (Saxon Switzerland) Part 4: Day trip from Bad Schaudau to Dresden. And then back again by train.

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August 22, 2025,Bad Schandau- Dresden

A very nice tour via Pirna along the Elbe, this tour is beautiful and highly recommended

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August 30, 2025,Elbe 11: Rundtour Dresden nach Bad Schandau

We're on the road again, this time from Dresden to Cuxhaven. Today was a warm-up tour from Dresden to Bad Schandau. We started out in good cycling weather, but then got caught in the rain on the return trip. A longer break didn't help, as the rain radar didn't prove useful. The Elbe Cycle Path is very well signposted and …

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May 9, 2025,1. 🚴‍♂️ 🇩🇪 Dresden -> Bad Schandau

The first leg of a longer cycling trip south. To ease back into the swing of things after over a month of not cycling, I started with a rather leisurely stage along the Elbe Cycle Path from Dresden via Pirna (a very pretty town) to Bad Schandau. The weather was sunny and rather cool, making it perfect cycling weather. I …

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May 3, 2022,Elberadweg von Dresden nach Bad Schandau und zurück

Admiring part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains through beautiful Saxon Switzerland. Unfortunately, the cycle path cannot be used on both sides

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October 24, 2024,Bad Schandau, Fischzucht, Laubegast

By train to Bad Schandau. In glorious sunshine and bright autumn colors, we first went to the fish farm in Rathmannsdorf for a delicious trout fillet sandwich. Back to the Elbe cycle path and left bank towards Dresden with short breaks in Rathen and Pirna.

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