View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

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View of Königstein Fortress – View of Bastei loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

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53.0km

360m

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: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 4.96 km for 77 m

Open: • March 28-November 1, Monday-Friday: 4:50 AM-11:17 PM • November 2-March 27, Monday-Friday: 4:50 AM-11:17 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Saturday-Sunday

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Rittergut Prossen

Castle

7.61 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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11.9 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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17.0 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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19.8 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Pirna

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Beautiful stretch of road, it's also beautiful on the other side of the Elbe.

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23.0 km

Elbe Cycle Path at the Old Pirna Elbe Bridge

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Very relaxed to drive.

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25.5 km

Elbe Cycle Route

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Fast täglich der Arbitsweg. Man wohnt schon schön hier.

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46.7 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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49.1 km

Elbe Cycle Route in Saxon Switzerland

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Saxon Switzerland is not only suitable for hiking but definitely also for cycling. The Elberadweg – one of the most popular cycling routes in Germany – leads right through the …

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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

16.6 km

16.4 km

897 m

581 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.2 km

1.87 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

19°C

9°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2024,Fahrradtour Königstein nach Pirna und zurück

Small round trip today from Königstein to Pirna and back on the Elbe cycle path in beautiful sunny weather.

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May 17, 2024,Drezno - cz.1- Pirna → ‪Königstein‬

Reconnaissance around Dresden, aimlessly, ahead. There will be absolutely spontaneous things happening on these days, including accommodation 🙃. I decided to leave the evening before. And yes ! It turned out that I was on holiday in Germany, a mega festival in Dresden combined with concerts and a match 🤔. There were no places at the campsite where I wanted …

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May 3, 2025,Fahrradtour von Pirna nach Bad Schandau über Festung Königstein und wieder zurück 💪

Today, I'm on my way from Pirna towards Bad Schandau. As always, it's a lovely ride, except for the climb towards the "Fortress." Walking is just about manageable, but cycling is very strenuous.

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September 28, 2021,Elberadweg Bad Schandau - Pirna

For today we exchanged the hiking boots for the bicycle helmets. We rented e-bikes in Bad Schandau and cycled in the direction of Pirna. Since we didn't feel like experiments and / or surprises today, we stayed on the left side of the Elbe. The way there was the same way back. But I was surprised what the changes in …

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August 20, 2023,Von Pirna nach Bad Schandau und zurück

The Elbradwanderweg is beautiful on this section. Not only nature, but the lovingly tended front gardens are a feast for the eyes.

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August 19, 2022,Fahrradtour Krippen-Königstein-Pirna und zurück

We went to Königstein Fortress by bus 🚌, because you could only drive up on the main road. That was "too stupid" for us with the traffic 🚗🚜🚚🚛🚙🚌🤦‍♂️. Better that way and safely arrived and back we went down to Königstein on foot.

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July 6, 2024,🇩🇪Via de Elberadweg naar Pirna en terug

Warm today, 29 degrees, a bike ride is nicer. Started in Bad Schandau. Along the Elbe to the town of Pirna. Return via the other side of the Elbe with 2 crossings with a ferry.

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May 11, 2023,Fahrradtour Königstein nach Pirna und zurück

Small round of Königstein on the Elbradweg to Pirna and back. Unfortunately, on the way back, the battery from the mobile phone was running low for a few nice pictures.

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