View of the Elbe – View of Bastei loop from Lohsdorf

View of the Elbe – View of Bastei loop from Lohsdorf

Moderate

4.6

(97)

1,570

riders

View of the Elbe – View of Bastei loop from Lohsdorf

03:34

82.9km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.29 km

View of the Elbe

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A view of the Elbe like so many others. Unfortunately, there is no description of what is special about this point. But views of the Elbe are usually great. So also this one at exactly this point.

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14.9 km

Elbe Cycle Route: Bad Schandau to Königstein

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Since it is a section on the busy Elbe Cycle Path, you have the best conditions right away. The asphalt is great, the landscape is fantastic.

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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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31.8 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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47.3 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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54.5 km

View of the Blue Wonder (Loschwitzer Bridge)

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“Blue Wonder” is the commonly used name for the Loschwitz Bridge in Dresden. This Dresden Elbe bridge connects the villa and residential areas of Blasewitz and Loschwitz.

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55.0 km

View of the Blue Wonder (Loschwitzer Bridge)

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The view from the "Loschwitz Bridge", also known as the "Blue Wonder", on both sides is particularly beautiful. The "Blue Wonder" is to be given its blue color again, as …

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56.3 km

View of the Elbe Castles (Elbschlösser)

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There is always a lot to discover on the side of the path, great scenery and no major inclines.

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82.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

31.2 km

13.0 km

2.48 km

1.78 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.2 km

2.04 km

1.47 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

12°C

6°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 13, 2022,RR DD - Rathen - Bad Schandau - Spendentour 👮🏻‍♂️💶

Thanks to the police, who ask cyclists with just one hand on the handlebars to pay with a lot of tact. It's nice to see that they are tackling the important issues with determination and purpose....👍👮🏻‍♂️

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June 29, 2025,Dresden Pieschen - Bad Schandau - Dresden Pieschen

I did a really good ride today. It started in Dresden and had a really good tailwind. In Pirna, I was joined by an older road cyclist. We had a good chat and a very fast ride. In Bad Schandau, we parted ways as he continued on to Decin. I stopped at a gas station for a beer and soda. …

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June 26, 2022,Road Bike Tour

It's a very nice route. It wasn't that busy on Sunday either. The weather was fine. The wind was on our side and not against us. Only the one climb was against us. But the departure very good and yet fast at 12%. A great stretch where you can also go by train if you don't want to do the …

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June 18, 2023,Elbsandsteingebirge/Elberadweg

Today combined the home vacation with a tour without any sporting competition. First a few meters of altitude through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and then along the Elbe Cycle Path back to Dresden.

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