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View of the Bastei Bridge – Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen loop from Heidenau Süd

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Saxony

View of the Bastei Bridge – Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen loop from Heidenau Süd

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View of the Bastei Bridge – Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen loop from Heidenau Süd

02:05

35.1km

170m

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: July 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 16.9 km for 97 m

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Train Station

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6.38 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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10.9 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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16.1 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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16.1 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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17.1 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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17.3 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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27.2 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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30.2 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Old Pirna Elbe Bridge

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Very relaxed to drive.

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

12.3 km

7.76 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

2.16 km

720 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

April 12, 2024,Elbe - Radweg von Heidenau nach Rathen

Spontaneously took advantage of the weather for a tour along the Elbe.

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July 7, 2024,Ausflug mit dem 🚴 von Pirna an der Elbe entlang nach Rathen und zurück

Today we cycled with the 🚴 on the right bank of the Elbe to Rathen, then took the ferry to the other side, where we had a hearty lentil stew at Hermann's. Then we continued with the 🚴 to Wehlen and visited the 🚴 church, then we continued to Pirna. It was a very nice trip, I can recommend it.

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December 23, 2025,Willste Rathen?

Temperatures near freezing? Check. Annoying drizzle? Check.

So, ideal conditions to make sure my feet stayed warm in the Keen boots and that the Sealskin Hoveton gloves lived up to their promise of keeping my fingers dry and warm.

So, in the early morning hours, I set off on the Elbe Cycle Path with "Maria" (I named the tricycle after …

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May 24, 2025,Kleine Runde nach Rathen und zurück

Today, in spring-like weather with 14 degrees Celsius, I walked along the Elbe to Rathen and back again. I noticed that the observation tower on the castle ruins in Wehlen has been completed. Thus, the town of Wehlen has completed another landmark 📸😉👻.

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October 12, 2025,🚴-Tour an der Elbe nach Rathen und zurück

I simply cycled out toward Rathen and enjoyed the autumnal Elbe Valley. On the way back, I saw Pyrenean autumn crocuses. Discovered something new again 🤔😉🚴

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June 18, 2024,🚴-Tour zu den Eisenbahnwelten 🚂 in Rathen

The weather report has issued a severe weather warning for today. Despite this, I tried a trip to the railway world in Kurort Rathen, with sunshine at 28-32 degrees and scorching humidity. First of all, I arrived home dry and without any heat problems as I had taken enough liquid with me.

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October 15, 2023,Stark windige Radtour nach Kurort Rathen und zurück 💨

Today we took a quick little walk to the health resort of Rathen and back. In light sunshine and an outside temperature of 6 degrees, we headed left to Rathen with a good tailwind. A look at the bastion showed me again that a visit is currently not worth it due to the overcrowding of tourists.
Now change sides with …

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August 12, 2023,Unter dem Motto "Radtour-Kultur/Schlager-Radtour"

Today we went on a journey for two again. Our motto was:
"Bike tour culture/Schlager bike tour"

That means today by bike to Rathen, then to Pirna on the market square for "POP with the Juliane Werding Tribute Band" and then on home."
Great round trip with 1.5 hours of live music from the Juliane Werding Tribute Band. After that …

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