Kirnitzschtal Tramway – Bad Schandau — Old Town loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Kirnitzschtal Tramway – Bad Schandau — Old Town loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

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Kirnitzschtal Tramway – Bad Schandau — Old Town loop from Saxon Switzerland National Park

03:02

48.2km

490m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Klidové území NPČS: soutěsky Kamenice

Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Národní park České Švýcarsko

Sächsische Schweiz

CHKO Labské pískovce

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.89 km

Kirnitzsch Valley Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice route through the valley. When crossing the rails of the Kirnitzschbahn, cyclists have to be a little careful not to get their tires into the rails.

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12.7 km

Kirnitzschtal Tramway

Highlight • Structure

Tram in the middle of nature. Good idea.

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13.2 km

The last major town on the Elbe Cycle Path heading towards the Czech Republic! Good infrastructure, so recharge your batteries there! The passenger elevator and the town center of Bad Schandau are definitely worth seeing. ☝️

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19.7 km

Schmilka Mill Bakery and Organic Brewery

Highlight • Restaurant

There is not only super-delicious bread, but also home-brewed beer. Had today vegetable pie, slightly warmed with a dip - a dream!

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19.8 km

Schmilka

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful, small, historic place with gastronomic options for a break 🚴🏻‍♂️ very worth seeing and the visit is worthwhile 💯🔝👍🏻😇‼️

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24.3 km

Ascent to Pravčická Brána

Highlight • Trail

Nature takes everything back. In the hope that we will all find the good and mindful in ourselves again and appreciate nature.

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30.9 km

View of Lilienstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Elbe cycle path, there is a stunning view of the striking Lilienstein mountain lying downstream.

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33.5 km

Seven Brothers Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Once upon a time, a fisherman lived on the banks of the Elbe River, whose wife bore him seven sons. The father built a house for each of them. Thus, …

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

10.7 km

5.84 km

585 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

2.88 km

364 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 9, 2025,Bad Schandau und Umgebung

The climb up to the cowshed is quite challenging. There's no solid surface and the climb is quite steep, with many hikers along the way.

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June 8, 2024,Runde über Affensteinpromenade u Elbleitenweg nach Schmilka

The start on Kirnitzschtalstrasse is not so great because you have to concentrate very much on the tracks and jump to the side early when the tram comes. But the route along the National Park cycle path and the Elbrandweg was very nice. Of course, you need an off-road bike.

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