Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 29, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 42.8 km for 60 m

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Start point

Train Station

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13.7 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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13.9 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

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The perspective is really unique. The hotel, the new floating viewing platform and the Bastei Bridge itself can be seen very well.

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14.3 km

Elbe Cliffs

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Don't forget to take a photo

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14.5 km

Sheltered rest area with views of the Elbe River and the Bastei cliffs

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Really a very nice view.

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33.3 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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37.1 km

View of Wachwitz and Dresden TV Tower

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On the Elbe Cycle Path on the left side of the Elbe, the view at this height is a delight. The many villas and the green slopes of the Elbe are a bit distracting. 😉

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40.0 km

Loschwitz Bridge (Blue Wonder)

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Because of their scenic beauty and magnificent views far into the Elbe Valley, the Loschwitz Elbe slopes have always been one of the city's most desirable residential areas.

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56.6 km

View of the Weinbergkirche

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The vineyard church "Zum Heiligen Geist" is a protestant baroque village church in Dresden Pillnitz above Pillnitz Castle.

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65.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

12.2 km

8.81 km

7.72 km

3.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

7.66 km

5.94 km

2.62 km

1.35 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 March

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