Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

Bad Schandau on the Elbe River

Highlight • Settlement

Beautifully situated on the Elbe River, Bad Schandau is the most centrally located holiday resort in Saxon Switzerland. The small town, with its typical medieval town center, invites you to …

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2.64 km

Bad Schandau — Old Town

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The last major town on the Elbe Cycle Path heading towards the Czech Republic! Good infrastructure, so recharge your batteries there! The passenger elevator and the town center of Bad Schandau are definitely worth seeing. ☝️

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3.15 km

Kirnitzschtal Tramway

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Tram in the middle of nature. Good idea.

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18.8 km

Kirnitzsch Valley Trail

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The descent goes through the wildly romantic, original valley of the Kirnitzsch. You can cycle or hike on to Bad Schandau on the Kirnitzsch.

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23.2 km

Hinterdittersbach (Zadní Jetřichovice) — Ruins and the Kirnitzsch Valley

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Idyllic spot on the Kirnitzsch. Up until the end of the Second World War it was a popular destination here (more on this here hinterdittersbach.de/de/index.html). Today you can only admire …

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42.1 km

Schmilka

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Beautiful architecture in this wonderful little place 👍

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44.2 km

View of Lilienstein

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From the Elbe cycle path, there is a stunning view of the striking Lilienstein mountain lying downstream.

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48.2 km

Elbe Cycle Path – Saxon Switzerland

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A cycle path with great surroundings and many opportunities to rest.

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50.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

12.9 km

7.38 km

4.01 km

1.17 km

459 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

3.54 km

3.40 km

3.27 km

286 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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