recommended route
"Meißner 8" - North route
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/ Blick nach Meißen aus Richtung KarpfenschänkePhoto: Sylvio Dittrich, Dresden Elbland -
/ Albrechtsburg MeißenPhoto: Marcus Gloger, Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
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/ KäbschütztalwegPhoto: Hans Jochen Gramann
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/ KlosterruinePhoto: Hans Jochen Gramann
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/ Viadukt RobschützPhoto: Hans Jochen Gramann
On the tracks of the former narrow gauge railway line
moderate
Distance 35.8 km
3:00 h
183 m
301 m
The route leads along the viaduct in Robschütz, the Löthain Railway Museum and several stations of the historic narrow-gauge railroad. The route continues to the Leutewitz estate and quarry, the Zöthain double bridge and the Prositz Germanic burial ground. Finally, you will pass the ruins of the monastery "Holy Cross".
Author
Dresden Elbland Redaktion
Update: October 04, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
224 m
Lowest point
96 m
Best time of year
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Tips and hints
"Riesa, Oschatz, Großenhain and surroundings", Ed.: Verlag Dr. Andreas Barthel, ISBN 978-3-89591-145-3
"Meißen and surroundings - Lommatzscher Pflege, Riesa, Oschatz, Döbeln", ed.: Sachsen Kartographie GmbH Dresden, ISBN 978-3-86843-048-06
Start
Meißen (101 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.161645, 13.480506
DMS
51°09'41.9"N 13°28'49.8"E
UTM
33U 393751 5668898
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Destination
Meißen
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
You can reach Meißen with the S-Bahn line 1 from Dresden. In addition, you can take bus line 401 from Coswig, 404 from Cossebaude, 407 from Nünchritz, 409 from Großenhain, 412 and 418 from Nossen, 416 from Döbeln, 417 from Lommatzsch, 422 and 421 from Weinböla, 428 from Wilsdruff and 446 from Riesa.Getting there
Use approach via A4 in Dresden or exit on A13 from Berlin. You can reach the starting point via the B6 from Dresden and Oschatz or the B101 from Großenhain.Parking
There are several parking options, which are paid or free of charge.Coordinates
DD
51.161645, 13.480506
DMS
51°09'41.9"N 13°28'49.8"E
UTM
33U 393751 5668898
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Broschüre: Genuss- Radwandern: 35 Radrouten, Herausgeber: Dresden Marketing GmbH; © Tourismusverband Elbland Dresden e.V.
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Equipment
Weatherproof clothing and tool kit recommendedBasic Equipment for Bike Riding
- Cycling helmet
- Cycling gloves
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
Technical Equipment for Bike Riding
- Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
- Puncture repair kit
- Replacement inner tube
- Tire levers
- Chain tool
- Hex keys
- Phone / device holder as required
- Bike lock as required
- Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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Distance
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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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