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Germany
Brandenburg
Lower Lusatia
Elbe-Elster
Plessa

Between Kahla and Plessa – Elsterwerda Castle loop from Plessa

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Brandenburg
Lower Lusatia
Elbe-Elster
Plessa

Between Kahla and Plessa – Elsterwerda Castle loop from Plessa

Moderate

5.0

(6)

13

riders

Between Kahla and Plessa – Elsterwerda Castle loop from Plessa

02:48

45.3km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Niederlausitzer Heidelandschaft

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

837 m

Between Kahla and Plessa

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Bike path between 2 industrial monuments (Bertzitturm Kahla and lignite power station Plessa)
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertzit-Turm and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraftwerk_Plessa

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2

15.5 km

the route leads along the former border between Saxony and Prussia, now Brandenburg and Saxony. There are still many former boundary stones along the way.

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3

28.3 km

Gröditz Water Tower

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Highly visible landmark in the region

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4

30.2 km

Nice route along the canal.

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5

30.7 km

Saxony–Brandenburg State Border

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Transition from Saxony to Prussia in the borders of 1815 🤓

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6

30.8 km

Peaceful Cycle Path by the Canal

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I always enjoy driving here. This is a leisurely bike path along the river.

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7

36.4 km

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36.8 km

Elsterwerda Castle

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Worth seeing castle complex and beautiful castle park, today Elsterschloss-Gymnasium.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Elsterwerda

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40.6 km

Kleine Wiesen - An den Horsten bei Kahla

Nature Reserve

B

45.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

11.8 km

11.3 km

7.19 km

472 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

4.86 km

3.12 km

2.26 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

26°C

14°C

30 %

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