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Saxony

Pirna

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Pirna-Copitz

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Germany

Saxony

Pirna

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Pirna-Copitz

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Pirna-Copitz

02:28

38.7km

380m

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: March 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 30.0 km for 77 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:40 AM-1:10 AM • Saturday: 5:40 AM-1:10 AM • Public holidays & Sunday: 5:40 AM-11:40 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.98 km

View of the Elbe River at Oberposta

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Very nice path/road on the right....

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8.58 km

View over Stadt Wehlen and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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Easily accessible from Dresden by S-Bahn towards Schöna, you'll find one attraction after another here. A trip on the paddle steamer is also great.

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11.6 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

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If you've cycled to the left of the Elbe enough, you should cycle from Rathen to Pirna via Wehlen! Asphalt that is just as easy to drive on, from time to time rocks and pretty houses line the path.

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12.1 km

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

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Not least because of the rock stage and the open-air performances, Rathen is very popular. The real highlight is of course the Bastei. Probably the most photographed rock formation in …

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17.3 km

Rittergut Prossen

Castle

25.8 km

Mühlteich

Lake

27.3 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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27.3 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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30.1 km

Wehlen Market Square

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The city of Wehlen awaits you with a charming historic city center. On the beautiful market square you will find numerous cafés and restaurants that provide tired hikers with delicious food after their day's hike.

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36.7 km

Elbe Cycle Path between Stadt Wehlen and Pirna

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Great route right on the banks of the Elbe.

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38.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

11.4 km

1.72 km

1.50 km

621 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

1.94 km

497 m

407 m

233 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

21°C

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Pirna-Copitz

View of the Elbe River at Oberposta

View over Stadt Wehlen and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

View of the Bastei Bridge

View of Bastei

Wehlen Market Square

Elbe Cycle Path between Stadt Wehlen and Pirna

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