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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

02:53

48.1km

360m

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: June 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 43.2 km for 77 m

Open: • March 28-November 1, Monday-Friday: 4:50 AM-11:17 PM • November 2-March 27, Monday-Friday: 4:50 AM-11:17 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Saturday-Sunday

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4.02 km

Elbe Cycle Route in Saxon Switzerland

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A beautiful bike path on the Elbe awaits you!

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6.42 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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9.70 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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14.0 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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19.1 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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25.2 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Old Pirna Elbe Bridge

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Very relaxed to drive.

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30.1 km

Elbe Cycle Path in Saxon Switzerland

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Super developed and easy to drive bike path through grandiose landscape.

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36.3 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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46.3 km

Rittergut Prossen

Castle

48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

16.7 km

11.2 km

947 m

735 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

1.61 km

901 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

33°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2021,Elberadweg Bad Schandau - Pirna

For today we exchanged the hiking boots for the bicycle helmets. We rented e-bikes in Bad Schandau and cycled in the direction of Pirna. Since we didn't feel like experiments and / or surprises today, we stayed on the left side of the Elbe. The way there was the same way back. But I was surprised what the changes in …

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May 3, 2025,Fahrradtour von Pirna nach Bad Schandau über Festung Königstein und wieder zurück 💪

Today, I'm on my way from Pirna towards Bad Schandau. As always, it's a lovely ride, except for the climb towards the "Fortress." Walking is just about manageable, but cycling is very strenuous.

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August 5, 2021,Von Bad Schandau nach Pirna an der Elbe entlang

From Bad Schandau to Pirna along the Elbe: We started at the parking lot in front of the Elbe bridge. We had to change our original plan to drive to the right of the Elbe, this route is closed. So back and over the bridge on the left side. You drive in a loop so that you come under the …

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July 24, 2022,Pirna-Bad Schandau-Pirna II

always a wonderful tour,☝️but to enjoy it you should leave early, from 10:00 a.m. mass tourism unfortunately sets in in the hotspots (Wehlen, Rathen and Königstein) 🤨
Picture 13- Fire at the bastion 🫤

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May 11, 2023,Fahrradtour Königstein nach Pirna und zurück

Small round of Königstein on the Elbradweg to Pirna and back. Unfortunately, on the way back, the battery from the mobile phone was running low for a few nice pictures.

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August 20, 2023,Von Pirna nach Bad Schandau und zurück

The Elbradwanderweg is beautiful on this section. Not only nature, but the lovingly tended front gardens are a feast for the eyes.

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May 11, 2024,Fahrradtour Königstein nach Pirna und zurück

Small round trip today from Königstein to Pirna and back on the Elbe cycle path in beautiful sunny weather.

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June 7, 2024,2024, Bad Schandau die Letzte

Wonderful final trip started in perfect weather. Collected some great last wonderful impressions.
We have now accompanied the Elbe on its first kilometers in our beautiful country!
Soon we will be amazed at how it disappears into the sea!
Bad Schandau, goodbye 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋‍♂️👋👋

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