Frauenkirche, Dresden – Pirna Old Town loop from Goßdorf-Kohlmühle

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Frauenkirche, Dresden – Pirna Old Town loop from Goßdorf-Kohlmühle

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Frauenkirche, Dresden – Pirna Old Town loop from Goßdorf-Kohlmühle

03:40

63.0km

350m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 31, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.69 km for 188 m

After 28.7 km for 259 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.0 km

Pappelwäldchen

Forest

29.5 km

Frauenkirche, Dresden

Highlight • Religious Site

An exceptional church, both inside and out. The church tower offers a magnificent view of the city.

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30.2 km

Dresden Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

It is always worthwhile to turn up from the ERW.
Especially on the pavement of Neumarkt, the MTB is not that out of place 😉

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30.3 km

If you come from the Saxon Switzerland on the Elbe cycle path, here is an indescribable sight. The architecture and the Mediterranean flair take you immediately, the parallels to Florence are more than obvious.

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35.3 km

View of the Blue Wonder (Loschwitzer Bridge)

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The view from the "Loschwitz Bridge", also known as the "Blue Wonder", on both sides is particularly beautiful. The "Blue Wonder" is to be given its blue color again, as …

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35.8 km

View of the Blue Wonder (Loschwitzer Bridge)

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“Blue Wonder” is the commonly used name for the Loschwitz Bridge in Dresden. This Dresden Elbe bridge connects the villa and residential areas of Blasewitz and Loschwitz.

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38.7 km

View of 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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42.4 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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51.9 km

Pirna Old Town

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Pirna is located in the beautiful Elbe Valley and is surrounded by vineyards and castles. The medieval town center is well worth a visit and there are inviting opportunities to …

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

13.0 km

9.43 km

5.60 km

4.47 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

6.75 km

5.45 km

1.75 km

328 m

297 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

8°C

3°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2025,🇩🇪Elberadweg Kurort Rathen bis Dresden 😳🌞🍺⛪

Today we went via Pirna along the Elbe to Dresden. It was a bit boring, but Dresden, wow, it was beautiful and everything was so clean, respect 👍🏼👍🏼.
At the Augustiner restaurant by the Frauenkirche, we had a Leberkäse (liver sausage) and a half-liter for 4.90 👍🏼👍🏼
Then we went to the main station, the train was ready, and off …

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October 6, 2023,20231006 Rathen Bastei Höllengrund DD

Thank you Gabi, I never thought anyone would like one of my tours. Thanks

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September 17, 2023,Pirna - Dresden - Pirna

The route has its scenic charms. Past buildings with beautiful old architecture, under the Blue Wonder, past vineyards to the old town. The road is completely asphalted and there are plenty of rest areas.
But where there is light, there is also shadow. Although the Elbe cycle path is developed on both sides, 80-90% of the traffic occurs on the …

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