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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

00:32

8.03km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: May 24, 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)

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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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732 m

View over Stadt Wehlen and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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Easily accessible from Dresden by S-Bahn towards Schöna, you'll find one attraction after another here. A trip on the paddle steamer is also great.

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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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3.74 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

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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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4.84 km

Rathen Spa

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5.27 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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5.33 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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5.81 km

View of the Bastei

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A unique area. An El Dorado for hikers and cyclists

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8.03 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

1.33 km

502 m

372 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

309 m

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 4 June

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Stadt Wehlen (Sachs)

View of Stadt Wehlen

View over Stadt Wehlen and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Wehlen Market Square

Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen

Rathen Spa

View of the Bastei Bridge

View of Bastei

View of the Bastei

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