Alte Elbe Near Bleddin – Pretzsch Castle loop from Elster (Elbe)

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Alte Elbe Near Bleddin – Pretzsch Castle loop from Elster (Elbe)

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Alte Elbe Near Bleddin – Pretzsch Castle loop from Elster (Elbe)

02:41

40.7km

50m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 113 m

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Start point

Train Station

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6.23 km

Alte Elbe Near Bleddin

Highlight • River

11.0 km

Baroque Church in Bösewig

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in the late Baroque (1700 - 1730).

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18.5 km

Pretzsch Castle

Highlight • Castle

After the ferry, a short detour to Pretzsch Castle is worthwhile. Especially in summer, when it's hot, cyclists will find a cozy café with outdoor seating and, of course, a …

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19.0 km

Pretzsch Castle Park with Fountains

Highlight • Monument

A quiet place with water features and shade. Invites you to linger.

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21.7 km

View of the Elbe River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet location with a good view

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30.5 km

Ankerplatz Bench With Nature Diary

Highlight • Rest Area

A dreamy place to take a break with two lovingly designed benches on the banks of the pond. A real natural idyll. Everyone who is as positively impressed as we are can also record this in the nature diary.

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39.8 km

Elbe cycle path, upstream on the right-hand side

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As tip of our pension host we should translate by ferry and ride the bike path right of the Elbe, as this is natural and beautiful, while the bike path …

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