View of Pillnitz Palace – View of Bastei loop from Dresden-Dobritz

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Germany

Saxony

View of Pillnitz Palace – View of Bastei loop from Dresden-Dobritz

Moderate

4.7

(166)

2,348

riders

View of Pillnitz Palace – View of Bastei loop from Dresden-Dobritz

02:42

64.7km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 30.8 km for 299 m

After 32.4 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.45 km

View of Pillnitz Palace

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The castle is located directly on the banks of the Elbe and cannot be overlooked due to its impressive (also colorful) construction. From the opposite bank, the castle shows its …

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5.03 km

View of Pillnitz Palace and the River Elbe

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You can't miss it - it's right on the way - just beautiful

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7.11 km

Path by the Colorful Transformer Station

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Narrow bike path past the UFO*, which is very busy, especially on weekends. Only recommended for road bikes at moderate speeds.

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25.5 km

View of Königstein

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A lot to discover in good weather

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30.3 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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The bike path is nice and wide. And the view makes you want to go hiking.

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31.4 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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Simply beautiful and impressive. The Elbersdweg also changes to the left side ... it is recommended, as it is technically difficult to describe Rathen and now also biking prohibition rechts

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40.8 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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45.3 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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64.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

22.7 km

13.6 km

2.01 km

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.8 km

2.15 km

1.74 km

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

61 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 3, 2021,Sprintrunde Königstein und zurück

Caution: At "Döbelner Hütte" in the sharp bend, an idiot is throwing large thumbtacks on the way. The record was preprogrammed.

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February 24, 2024,Radfahren

1. Training outside in wonderful spring weather

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May 9, 2024,Herrentag auf der 🛖 Säxy Schweiz

Maintaining the now 27-year-old tradition and seeing the mates from our youth once a year.

Father's Day trip to the hut in Papstdorf in Säxy Switzerland. Passing the highlights of the region 🏰⛰️.

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January 29, 2022,Nicht jammern 🤭....Rad fahren 🚴💯🌧️

Wahoo has switched off 🙈 Total distance 60 km in the best weather 🌧️🚴

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April 27, 2023,Heute hat's endlich mal geklappt.

Just a disgusting headwind from Königstein. 🌬😬

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May 17, 2023,Männertagsrunde 🥩🍻

With a good tailwind, it flew through the Elbe valley in the direction of Säxy Switzerland to Papstdorf with a small detour via Cunnersdorf to the weekend cottage. Nice hike through Switzerland tomorrow and then nice in the evening 🥩 & good conversations with the youth friends.

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