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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

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Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Struppen

View of Königstein Fortress – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

00:59

13.1km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 23, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.47 km for 24 m

After 7.14 km for 17 m

Waypoints

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2.42 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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2.96 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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It is also worth looking at this fortress from the inside.

festung-koenigstein.de/de/willkommen.html

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3.03 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Königstein Fortress

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On the Old Town side consistently good asphalt to Königstein. Ideal for racing bikes

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3.20 km

Sheltered Riverside Rest Area on the Elbe

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Small, beautiful rest stop with a bench, table and roof directly on the Elbe.

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3.22 km

Elbe Cycle Path in Saxon Switzerland

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Here you can cycle in peace and relaxation.

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3.87 km

Königstein Fortress

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A monstrous and fearsome fortress that has never been conquered. It is one of the largest fortifications in Europe.

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7.21 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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Very nice route, should be preferred to the fortress express

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7.76 km

Königstein Fortress

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The Königstein Fortress is one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe and is located in the middle of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains on the Table Mountain of the same …

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13.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

2.78 km

2.24 km

1.37 km

316 m

209 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.36 km

611 m

266 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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