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Thuringia

Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Crossen an der Elster

View of Crossen Castle – Donkey Café loop from Crossen an der Elster

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Thuringia

Saale-Holzland-Kreis

Crossen an der Elster

View of Crossen Castle – Donkey Café loop from Crossen an der Elster

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4.5

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View of Crossen Castle – Donkey Café loop from Crossen an der Elster

01:14

20.5km

60m

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: March 16, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 120 m for 43 m

After 20.3 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.06 km

View of Crossen Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful pond, located in the middle of Crossen, with a view of the castle and perfect for a short break while cycling or going for a walk.

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2.20 km

St. Michaelis Church (Crossen/Elster)

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is really beautiful. Very well preserved and impresses with many small details. The fountain in front of the church is also very interesting.

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5.77 km

St. Sebastian Church Pötewitz

Highlight • Religious Site

possibly Church of St. Sebastian Pötewitz

construction time
2nd half of the 15th century
architectural style
Gothic
Builder / Architect
–
Condition
the Eve Church in Pötewitz has been renovated. …

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7.78 km

Cozy café in a historic building, located directly on the Elsterfloßgraben. Only open on weekends. In addition to coffee and cake, they also serve pizza.

You can find more information at cafe-zum-esel.de.

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8.78 km

Rest area with shelter and book exchange on the Elster Cycle Path

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice little rest area just before Wetterzeube.

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17.6 km

Elster Weir

Highlight • Structure

After crossing the railway line at the call barrier, you'll find strength, peace, and relaxation at the weir. Relax and listen to the sound of the water while observing nature and the animals.

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17.6 km

Elster Floßgraben and Weir

Highlight • Monument

Before trains and trucks could transport wood, rivers were used as a means of transport. This raft ditch here is very old and an industrial monument. Construction timber and firewood …

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18.8 km

Rauda mouth into the White Elster

Highlight • River

Here is a nice place to rest and watch. The Rauda flows into the White Elster here. Fish can be seen in the Rauda. River competition for kids blickpunkt-elster.de/wettbewerb-flusstagebuch

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.26 km

3.89 km

1.10 km

761 m

150 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

1.18 km

466 m

427 m

324 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

35 %

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View of Crossen Castle – Donkey Café loop from Crossen an der Elster

View of Crossen Castle

St. Michaelis Church (Crossen/Elster)

St. Sebastian Church Pötewitz

Donkey Café

Rest area with shelter and book exchange on the Elster Cycle Path

Elster Weir

Elster Floßgraben and Weir

Rauda mouth into the White Elster

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