Elster Cycle Path – Elster Cycle Path near Kürbitz loop from Plauen (Vogtl) ob Bf

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Elster Cycle Path – Elster Cycle Path near Kürbitz loop from Plauen (Vogtl) ob Bf

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Elster Cycle Path – Elster Cycle Path near Kürbitz loop from Plauen (Vogtl) ob Bf

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23.3km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

View of Plauen's Old Town from the White Elster riverside

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View of St. John's Church, town hall tower, malt house

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5.37 km

White Elster Cycle Path between Plauen and Kürbitz

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Super beautiful cycle path along the White Elster.

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6.62 km

Elster Cycle Path

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Great and easy bike path for family tours.

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13.3 km

Elster Cycle Path near Kürbitz

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Very relaxed driving, top gear.

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15.0 km

Straßberg Church

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Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sheep here along the Elster cycle path...

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15.5 km

Elster Cycle Path: Kürbitz to Plauen

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The Elsterradweg is a great bike path. Just walk straight along the river Elster. From the Barthmühle to Kürbitz you can tackle by mountain bike or cross bike, as well …

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19.4 km

Tree-Lined Path Along the Elster River in Plauen

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A fantastic way to switch off and enjoy the nature around the Elster! In summer, the trees provide cooling shade.

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20.8 km

White Elster Cycle Path: Plauen to Kürbitz

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Beautiful cycle path along the White Elster between Plauen - Kürbitz.

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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

7.38 km

3.78 km

763 m

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

1.85 km

661 m

545 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

5°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

April 6, 2026,Fahrradtour

While others already have hundreds of kilometers on the clock, mine proudly shows 25km for the year 2026. 😜
I really hope there will be a few more this year than last year. 🫣
It should be doable, I just need to get my butt moving and defeat my inner 🐷🐕. 🤣

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September 23, 2024,2 Fliegen mit einer Klappe 😜

1st fly: early morning exercise. Good for body, mind and soul. 🥹
2nd fly: accepted challenge packed in a bag. 😂
It's supposed to rain again tomorrow anyway, so I took advantage of the beautiful morning again today. 🥳

Have a nice week everyone and don't let it get to you. 🤗

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June 9, 2023,Plauen: Flussnahes Freitagabendrollen mit Wendeschleifen 🧔

Round in the valley of the Weißen Elster - for families (with children), leisurely and enjoying cyclists, Dutch people (😉) and other people who don't like massive altitude meters and/or terrain, absolutely recommendable‼️😊😎🧔

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September 9, 2025,Frühsport 🥰

This morning, I felt a strange tingling and pulling sensation in my legs. 🫣
I'd barely given in to the "pulling" sensation when I found myself dressed and standing in front of my bike in the basement with my helmet on.
🤔Well, since I'm already here, let's take advantage of the opportunity. However, today's leg was supposed to be more …

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