View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Stolpen

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Germany

Saxony

Stolpen

View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Stolpen

Hard

4.8

(18)

riders

View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Stolpen

04:03

65.1km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: September 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.2 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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21.2 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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21.7 km

View of the town of Wehlen

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Wehlen is definitely one of the most famous holiday resorts in Saxon Switzerland. Picturesque houses, small town flair and the great location as a starting point for hikes make this …

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25.1 km

View of Rathen and the Bastei

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Beautiful view from the left bank of the Elbe on the dreamlike town of Rathen.

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28.8 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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33.1 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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38.2 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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38.2 km

View of the Elbe Cycle Path towards Pirna

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41.0 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Pirna

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Beautiful stretch of road, it's also beautiful on the other side of the Elbe.

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65.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

20.4 km

11.3 km

604 m

233 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.5 km

2.20 km

1.05 km

237 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

September 23, 2023,Tour zur Historischen Wasserkraftanlage bei Lohmen

Today's destination was the historic hydroelectric power station near Lohmen. Via Königstein and the Elbe cycle path to Pötzscha to the ferry ⛴. Via the village of Wehlen and Lohmen to the power plant. An impressive building that went into operation in 1896. The next destination was the Zum Gießer brewery. Very good food and excellent beer awaited us there …

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