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Pirna

View of Bastei – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Cotta

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Germany

Saxony

Pirna

View of Bastei – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Cotta

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4.8

(439)

1,966

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View of Bastei – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Cotta

06:45

112km

830m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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7.82 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Old Pirna Elbe Bridge

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Very relaxed to drive.

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24.8 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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31.8 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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46.2 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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51.3 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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51.4 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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55.6 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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58.9 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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Of Elberadweg you can of course also up. But, if you have miles left, the best point is to take a look at the fortress. Imposing - summer and winter.

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112 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.7 km

42.3 km

16.6 km

4.20 km

676 m

Surfaces

107 km

2.97 km

1.44 km

466 m

196 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

22°C

14°C

77 %

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Comments

August 25, 2022,8.Tag Von Decin nach Dresden

Covered in 8 stages from the source of the Elbe to Dresden in 28 hours and 516 km. Partly to Mèlnik very bad bike paths. But overall a great adventure.

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August 22, 2023,Moldau Tag 15: Decin - Dresden

After leaving the Decin basin behind us, we arrive in Bohemian Switzerland with the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The Elbe river valley immediately becomes narrow. Along the river meadows it is still pleasantly fresh in the morning despite the morning heat. We cross the border into Germany at a brisk pace and enter Saxon Switzerland. Our first destination is the train …

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July 12, 2024,Von Decin nach Dresden

I was able to start my tour from Decin to Dresden today under light cloud cover.
Coming from Decin, I cycled along the left side of the Elbe cycle path.
The panorama of the Elbe winding through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is simply amazing.
Just look at the pictures.
A relatively "small" tour of 68km, which is enough time for …

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May 1, 2023,Turystyka rowerowa

Very nice trip good road and I recommend it to everyone 🚴💪😎

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August 14, 2023,Ab in den Süden, Tag 5: Wir erreichen Tschechien - Von Dresden nach Děčín

The drive through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is uniquely beautiful. Almost the entire route with a view of the Elbe. Many ferries to the other side of the Elbe. Refreshments in Pirna or numerous beer gardens and restaurants along the route to the border possible.

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June 5, 2025,E03 - Elberadweg Děčín - Dresden

This tour along the Elbe Cycle Path was the most beautiful so far.
I enjoyed the first few kilometers: the Elbe, the nature, and me all alone on the cycle path. And a concert of birdsong 🐦 - simply fantastic!
Again and again, fantastic views of the surrounding cliffs offered themselves. Then I crossed the German-Czech border and found myself …

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August 24, 2024,Tag 8: Denzin - Dresden, Genußtour durch die Sächsische Schweiz

A very scenic route with many highlights. I was particularly fascinated by the impressive Bastei.

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April 27, 2024,Dečin - Drezno (Labska stežka)

🇨🇿🇩🇪 🚴 This time, the weekend noise of tires from Dečin to Dresden through Hrensko and Saxon Switzerland, along the Elbe. This is probably the most beautiful bicycle route I have ever ridden in my life. Words cannot express it, a photo will not delight the eye, the smell or the sirens of ships sailing on the river. Anyone who …

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