View of the Bastei Bridge – View of Bastei loop from Pirna-Copitz Nord

Mountain biking trails

Germany

Saxony

Pirna

View of the Bastei Bridge – View of Bastei loop from Pirna-Copitz Nord

Easy

4.6

(60)

202

riders

View of the Bastei Bridge – View of Bastei loop from Pirna-Copitz Nord

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27.2km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 14.1 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.46 km

Pirna Town Bridge

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In Pirna, the last possibility is to change to the other side of the Elbe via the bridge before Dresden (Blaues Wunder) or upstream before Bad Schandau, otherwise only with …

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3.54 km

Elbschlösschen Beer Garden (Pirna)

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Not just a beer garden, but also a place to stay overnight.

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11.9 km

View of the Cliffs in Saxon Switzerland

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Really nice to look at

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12.4 km

Sheltered rest area with views of the Elbe River and the Bastei cliffs

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Really a very nice view.

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12.6 km

Elbe Cliffs

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Don't forget to take a photo

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13.0 km

View of the Bastei Bridge

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The perspective is really unique. The hotel, the new floating viewing platform and the Bastei Bridge itself can be seen very well.

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13.2 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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17.4 km

View of the Elbe River in Stadt Wehlen

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

6.20 km

4.71 km

564 m

543 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

1.88 km

268 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

6°C

3°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 21, 2021,Elberadweg über Stadt Wehlen nach Rath auf die Bastei und andere Seite auf dem Elberadweg zurück 21.08.2021 16:14

Today we are from Pirna along the Elbe Cycle Path via the city of Wehlen to Rathen. We took the ferry there, changed our shoes and hiked up to the bastion. Enjoyed the view of the Elbe, visited the rock castle and then descended again. A little off the beaten track was a small smokehouse with self-smoked trout. We treated …

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