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Hohnstein

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of Bastei loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

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Germany

Saxony

Hohnstein

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of Bastei loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

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1,794

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of Bastei loop from Porschdorf (Kr Pirna)

02:07

34.1km

340m

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 9.27 km for 77 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:40 AM-1:10 AM • Saturday: 5:40 AM-1:10 AM • Public holidays & Sunday: 5:40 AM-11:40 PM (otherwise closed)

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Train Station

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5.67 km

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

Highlight • Settlement

Not least because of the rock stage and the open-air performances, Rathen is very popular. The real highlight is of course the Bastei. Probably the most photographed rock formation in …

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5.82 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you've cycled to the left of the Elbe enough, you should cycle from Rathen to Pirna via Wehlen! Asphalt that is just as easy to drive on, from time to time rocks and pretty houses line the path.

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12.4 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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17.5 km

View of Bastei

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.6 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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21.8 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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25.0 km

View of Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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27.4 km

Elbe Cycle Route in Saxon Switzerland

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A beautiful bike path on the Elbe awaits you!

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34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

12.4 km

6.22 km

882 m

581 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

1.49 km

901 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

27°C

21°C

76 %

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Comments

September 10, 2021,Auf dem Elbradweg 🚲

From Bad Schandau via Königstein, with a view of the Bastei and Wehlen. On to Pirna and back again.

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May 26, 2023,Elberadweg Bad Schandau bis Struppen

Easy peasy - there and back. Driving the Kirnitzschtalbahn was fun, even if it was sometimes very loud.

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June 17, 2025,Rundtour Elberadweg von Bad Schandau nach Wehlen + zurück

Today we took a circular tour along the Elbe Cycle Path, both sides of the Elbe, including three ferry rides. In Rathen, we attempted to climb the Bastei, a mighty steep climb⛰️ Unfortunately, I had to give up at a viewing platform🥴, while Ch. made it to the Bastei Bridge👍

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June 1, 2025,Wehlen -> Bad Schandau -> Wehlen

Actually a great tour, but unfortunately, the signage is very poor in some places. Wrong turns are inevitable. Those responsible should definitely take a look at this.
Otherwise, a really nice tour through Saxon Switzerland.

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August 9, 2023,Von Stadt Wehlen nach Bad Schandau die sächsische Schweiz genießen ⛰️🌤🥰

Today we took the S1 from Dresden Neustadt to Stadt Wehlen. 🚈🚲 You can easily take the bikes with you thanks to the elevators and the spacious bike compartment. Then we cycle in the direction of Rathen, where you have a wonderful view of the bastion. I can't hike up with my knee unfortunately, but given the crowds that were …

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August 16, 2021,Bad Schandau über Wehlen zur Bastei

Spectacular bike and hiking trail according to the recording, from Wehlen to the Bastei!
Can be mastered easily with an e-bike! 😉

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August 23, 2022,Pirna an der Elbe nach Bad Schandau und zurück direkt an der Elbe

tour part 2! We often had rain on the way, but it was okay with the right clothes.

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