View of Pillnitz Palace – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Dresden-Strehlen

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View of Pillnitz Palace – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Dresden-Strehlen

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View of Pillnitz Palace – View of Königstein Fortress loop from Dresden-Strehlen

06:51

117km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 31, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

CHKO Labské pískovce

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.69 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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23.1 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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32.5 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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It's always great to cycle towards Königstein from the Elbe Cycle Path. The fortress offers impressive views from many corners. This point is one of them.

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35.7 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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Of Elberadweg you can of course also up. But, if you have miles left, the best point is to take a look at the fortress. Imposing - summer and winter.

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58.8 km

Elbe Cycle Route

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Great route, beautiful views, excellent surface.

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89.4 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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97.3 km

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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100 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Old Pirna Elbe Bridge

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Very relaxed to drive.

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.4 km

28.4 km

21.2 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

112 km

2.51 km

2.25 km

549 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

9°C

5°C

15 %

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Comments

August 25, 2022,8.Tag Von Decin nach Dresden

Covered in 8 stages from the source of the Elbe to Dresden in 28 hours and 516 km. Partly to Mèlnik very bad bike paths. But overall a great adventure.

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August 22, 2023,Moldau Tag 15: Decin - Dresden

After leaving the Decin basin behind us, we arrive in Bohemian Switzerland with the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Elbe river valley immediately becomes narrow. Along the river meadows it is still pleasantly fresh in the morning despite the morning heat. We cross the border into Germany at a brisk pace and enter Saxon Switzerland. Our first destination is the train …

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August 14, 2023,Ab in den Süden, Tag 5: Wir erreichen Tschechien - Von Dresden nach Děčín

The drive through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is uniquely beautiful. Almost the entire route with a view of the Elbe. Many ferries to the other side of the Elbe. Refreshments in Pirna or numerous beer gardens and restaurants along the route to the border possible.

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July 19, 2023,3.Etappe Decin nach Weißig

Report 3rd stage Decin - Weissig 😊 punctual start in Decin... full of joy at home 💪 and how much can you tell.... it went like clockwork and we ended up back home without any problems. The best was the Elberadweg from Usti to Dresden, which as a recommendation 😊👍🏼🚲🚲🚲 total tour length 232km 💪

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July 12, 2024,6. Von Decin nach Dresden

I was able to start my tour from Decin to Dresden today under light cloud cover.
Coming from Decin, I cycled along the left side of the Elbe cycle path.
The panorama of the Elbe winding through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is simply amazing.
Just look at the pictures.
A relatively "small" tour of 68km, which is enough time for …

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May 19, 2023,Genuss-Fahrradtour von Dresden-Niedersedlitz am Elberadweg entlang in die Sächsisch-Böhmische Schweiz nach Děčín und zurück

A dream weather for cycling ..... Today we drove comfortably along the Elbe Cycle Path to Děčín and back again. The tour was an absolute dream in the best weather. So far we have only ever come as far as Bad Schandau and had planned this tour for a very long time. The "Restaurace Radnice" (Restaurant Rathaus) in Děčín is …

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May 1, 2023,Turystyka rowerowa

Very nice trip good road and I recommend it to everyone 🚴💪😎

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May 26, 2022,Dresden - Děčín

The classic.
Those who cycle in western Germany take the Rhine and scrape past the Loreley. In the east, on the other hand, the Elbe Sandstone Mountains are being tackled.
What am I looking for in the Czech Republic? I figured there were 10 points for good style in sitting down in a Czech pub on Lord's Day and drinking …

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