Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 9.13 km for 138 m

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Start point

Train Station

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Elbe Cycle Path near Pirna

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Beautiful stretch of road, it's also beautiful on the other side of the Elbe.

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5.12 km

Niedervogelgesang Cycle Path

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The cycle path is part of the Elbe cycle path.

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6.31 km

Elbe Cycle Path Along the River Valley (Saxon Switzerland)

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Very beautiful routes, directly on the Elbe.

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11.8 km

View of Bastei

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The view of the cliffs of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is one of the most beautiful experiences during a river tour in Germany.

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11.9 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

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Impressive from every perspective: from below, from the side, from above.

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12.9 km

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

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Not least because of the rock stage and the open-air performances, Rathen is very popular. The real highlight is of course the Bastei. Probably the most photographed rock formation in …

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13.0 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

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If you've cycled to the left of the Elbe enough, you should cycle from Rathen to Pirna via Wehlen! Asphalt that is just as easy to drive on, from time to time rocks and pretty houses line the path.

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23.0 km

Elbe Cycle Path between Stadt Wehlen and Pirna

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Great route right on the banks of the Elbe.

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

5.48 km

4.69 km

350 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

1.38 km

457 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 January

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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