Wehlener Grund Path – Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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Wehlener Grund Path – Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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Wehlener Grund Path – Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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19.8km

280m

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: October 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 630 m 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)

After 19.1 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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508 m

View of Stadt Wehlen

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The beautiful romantic town of Wehlen in the middle of Saxon Switzerland. Easy to reach by ferry, if you cycle left.

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809 m

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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2.89 km

Wehlener Grund Path

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Beautiful connecting route between Wehlen and Basteistraße; just follow the signs "Radroute im Nationalpark" ...

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3.15 km

Wettinweg

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Great to walk and beautiful.

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6.57 km

Service road from Rathewalde to Basteistraße

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The farm road is closed for car through traffic at the sewage treatment plant and can only be accessed by car from Rathewalde (often RVs are also here); Attention: At …

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15.5 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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15.7 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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