View of the Elbe – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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View of the Elbe – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

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View of the Elbe – View of Pillnitz Palace loop from Dresden Bischofsplatz

01:46

43.7km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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After 3.27 km for 71 m

After 4.23 km for 142 m

After 5.47 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

View of the Weinberg Church

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From Lohmener Straße you have a good (albeit short) view of the church from the Pillnitz vineyard. Definitely worth a photo opportunity in the evening sun.

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16.0 km

View of the Elbe

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It is hard to imagine that in August 2002 the Elbe was up to the edge of the road and the ferryman was able to get off the road. It is about 8m above normal

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27.4 km

Path by the Colorful Transformer Station

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Narrow bike path past the UFO*, which is very busy, especially on weekends. Only recommended for road bikes at moderate speeds.

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30.2 km

View of Pillnitz Palace and the River Elbe

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You can't miss it - it's right on the way - just beautiful

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30.8 km

View of Pillnitz Palace

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The castle is located directly on the banks of the Elbe and cannot be overlooked due to its impressive (also colorful) construction. From the opposite bank, the castle shows its …

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31.2 km

Kleinzschachwitzer Ufer Bicycle Street

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Dresden's first bicycle road has now been created along the Kleinzschachwitzer Ufer. Between the junction of Meußlitzer Straße and the Elbe ferry Kleinzschachwitz, cyclists now have priority for 1.2km and set the pace.

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35.6 km

View of Dresden TV Tower

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From the Blue Wonder you almost always have a view of the television tower. Such highlights are therefore of little use to anyone.

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37.5 km

View of the Blue Wonder (Loschwitzer Bridge)

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“Blue Wonder” is the commonly used name for the Loschwitz Bridge in Dresden. This Dresden Elbe bridge connects the villa and residential areas of Blasewitz and Loschwitz.

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

19.3 km

3.19 km

591 m

174 m

133 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

2.18 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

22°C

9°C

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Comments

March 22, 2023,Feierabend Tour 22.03.23

Just a round on the Elberadweg down to Pirna and then back to Dresden

Before that, a chocolate vanilla soft ice cream 🍦

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January 15, 2022,Rennradtour 🏡- & Hofrunde 👍(V) 15.01.2022 ♧ DD • Pirna

Today's motivation 🧨: ... if your own mother / grandma is at the door unannounced - you can only escape 😨.

In 2022 everything will start again. 👉Wrist did great. No problems at all after unexplained X-rays, MRI and possibly surgery at the hand surgeon. After today I have good hope that it might heal by itself 🥳🙃😉.

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May 27, 2022,Rennradtour 🏡- & Hofrunde 👍(VI) 27.05.2022 ♧ DD • Pirna 😅🌪🌦

Thankful

... for the dear s🔆nne who drove the old 🌧 away.

... that Schatzi stole my car 😏😋 because of the 🌧, and that's how I rediscovered my bike 🚲 🥰

... for the old 🌧 for the day of vacation; otherwise I would never clean the booth thoroughly 😅🤦‍♀️

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June 21, 2022,Abendrunde an der Elbe ☀️

Today @Coriander went on an evening round on the Elbe. Chatting a bit, enjoying the evening sun and the beautiful Elbe valley, a very pleasant end to the day. 😊

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March 2, 2025,🇩🇪🥶 Pigmente

On Thursday at 22°C still short/short, now dressed warmly again at 6°C 🫣.

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March 8, 2024,Pirna (VBJ20) | Erst der Kuchen, dann das Vergnügen 🍰

When your stomach drags on the road...

1.67 new kilometers
🏘 Completed 25% of Birkwitz
-- From Wanderer.earth

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April 6, 2023,Pirna (VBJ21) | Putzkräfte werden auch immer teurer. Muss man eben selbst schrubben 🧽

Frühjahresputz am ERW.

-- myWindsock Report --
Weather Impact: 4.2%
Headwind: 45% @ 1.5-2.6m/s
Longest Headwind: 8m 5s
Air Speed: 32.2km/h
Temp: 9-9.5°C
Precip: 0% @ 0 Inch/hr
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