Elbe Cycle Route - in Flow with the River
Bicycle Ride
· Saxon Switzerland
Sandstone, wine-growers, royal residences! This route has been voted Germany's most popular cycle route by the German Bicycle Association (ADFC) many times.
easy
Distance 525 km
It is a star among the German cycle routes. Not surprising, considering the diversity of culture and nature that the Elbe river bank has to offer. The Saxon section is especially versatile: First up, the dramatic rock formations of Saxon Switzerland National Park. Then the lovely crests of the hills of the Meissen Spaargebirge mountains behind Dresden. And finally, Torgau, the Reformation town of Luther in the Northwest. In between, unspoilt nature and terraced vineyards alternate, surrounding peaceful village greens like Altkötzschenbroda and the picturesque old towns of Meissen and Pirna. The bandwidth of accommodations has everything from spa hotels to cosy holiday apartments with a family setting. Culinary offers range from hearty country inn cuisine to elegant star restaurants and, at the latest in Radebeul, many seasonal barn restaurants providing wine and cheese. Finally, Dresden’s advanced culture is the icing on the cake: The art collections in the Royal Palace and the Zwinger are practically en route. The Semper Opera can be admired while cycling by, and during summer, the route leads directly through the film festival at the Elbe river bank. What more could you ask for?

Author
Heike Grunow
Update: November 25, 2021
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
157 m
Lowest point
66 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
41.2 km
Dirt road
6.7 km
Nature trail
1.3 km
Path
9.5 km
Road
17.9 km
Unknown
448.5 km
Tips and hints
Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.Tel: +49 (0) 3501 470147
info@saechsische-schweiz.de
www.elberadweg.de
www.saechsische-schweiz.de
Start
Coordinates:
DD
50.891567, 14.230717
DMS
50°53'29.6"N 14°13'50.6"E
UTM
33U 445894 5638048
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Coordinates
DD
50.891567, 14.230717
DMS
50°53'29.6"N 14°13'50.6"E
UTM
33U 445894 5638048
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
- ADFC-Radreiseführer Elberadweg Süd 1:75.000, Bielefelder Verlag, ISBN: 978-3870736439
- bikeline-Radtourenbuch, Elbe-Radweg Teil 1 Esterbauer Verlag GmbH, ISBN 978-3850000307
- Radwanderkarte Elberadweg 1, Bad Schandau - Dessau Verlag Publicpress, ISBN 978-3899204483
- Bruckmanns Radführer Elberadweg Verlag Bruckmann, ISBN 978-3-7654-4771-6
Author’s map recommendations
kostenloses Elberadweg Handbuch: www.elberadweg.de/news-service/elberadweg-handbuch
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
525 km
Duration
14:00 h
Ascent
315 m
Descent
322 m
Highest point
157 m
Lowest point
66 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 9 Waypoints
- 9 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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