Elbe Railway Bridge, Barby – Old Railway Bridge Barby loop from Calbe (Saale) Ost

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Elbe Railway Bridge, Barby – Old Railway Bridge Barby loop from Calbe (Saale) Ost

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Elbe Railway Bridge, Barby – Old Railway Bridge Barby loop from Calbe (Saale) Ost

02:43

46.1km

90m

Cycling

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: October 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.4 km for 142 m

Open: • April 1-October 31, Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM • April 1-October 31, Saturday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • April 1-October 31, Public holidays & Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.77 km

Saale Bridge, Calbe

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she was our salvation because the ferry no longer runs after 5 p.m.

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6.15 km

Cycle path near Calbe

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This bike path is a dream.

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11.6 km

Saalebogen

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Very nice corner - also great for a break with a picnic blanket.

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19.0 km

Rosenburg

Ruins

21.9 km

Dike cycle path near Alt-Tocchheim

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Wonderful bike path and beautiful nature 👍🏻🤗

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26.6 km

Elberadweg between Walternienburg and Tochheim

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Nice part of the Elbe cycle path with good slabs, pleasant through the forest.

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33.7 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Elbe

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an absolute experience to cross this old 757 m long railway bridge

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34.4 km

Elbe Railway Bridge, Barby

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Luckily, there is this old railway bridge for the case, as yesterday, that does not drive the ferry

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34.5 km

Old Railway Bridge Barby

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A good alternative, opposite the ferry.

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46.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

6.74 km

5.85 km

5.20 km

2.60 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

12.5 km

3.38 km

3.33 km

1.19 km

289 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

13°C

6°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 15, 2025,2025_0415_die Hafenbande im Elbe Saale Winkel mit 2 Kreuzfahrten

This morning, I finally got my long-awaited "mini cruise," the ferry crossing from Gottesgnaden to Calbe across the Saale River. There, we set off on the Saale Cycle Path and anchored for the first time in the village of Wespen to see the log church. This church is the only shingled log church in Germany and, after a very long …

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