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The Berlin Leipzig cycle path – Through the East in five stages
5 days
2-3 h/day
228km
870m
790m
Over the five stages of your journey, you will visit historical remains of divided Germany, ride on the finest asphalt of the Flaeming-Skate through the landscape without any contact to traffic, stop at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you can even meet the largest bird on our planet. You can discover many hidden treasures in the East.
In total, you will cycle 155 miles (250 kilometres) through the countryside following cycle paths, trails and forest tracks with wonderfully little traffic. Varying in length from 23 miles to 34.7 miles (37 and 56 kilometres), the routes are relatively flat so you have enough time to discover all of the highlights. Thanks to the minimal elevation gain and reasonable distances, this adventure is also suitable for amateur cyclists and children. If you are a more ambitious rider, you can do more distance in one day by completing two stages at once.
Accommodation is available at every stage destination in Zossen, Jüterbog, Wittenberg and Bad Schmiedeberg. Here you can spend the night in bike-friendly hotels or camp. You could also have a look at the Warmshowers Community (warmshowers.org) to see if a local is available to host you.
You can decide which direction to ride this route as both Berlin and Leipzig are easily reached by train. You can find more information on taking your bike on the train, here:
bahn.de/p/view/service/fahrrad/bahn_und_fahrrad.shtml
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cycle path Berlin Leipzig
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Last updated: November 26, 2024
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Activities
1. Stage 1: From Berlin to Zossen – Berlin Leipzig Bike Path
42.4km
02:32
120m
120m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Stage 2: From Zossen to Jüterbog – Berlin Leipzig Cycle Path
52.6km
03:08
180m
130m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: From Jüterbog to Wittenberg – Berlin Leipzig cycle path
42.8km
02:38
140m
160m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Stage 4: From Wittenberg to Bad Schmiedeberg – Berlin Leipzig Cycle Route
36.0km
02:24
200m
180m
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
5. Stage 5: From Bad Schmiedeberg to Leipzig – Berlin Leipzig Bicycle Path
54.4km
03:46
220m
210m
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Collection Stats
Activities
5
Distance
228 km
Duration
14:27 h
Elevation
870 m
790 m
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