Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path loop from Dürrröhrsdorf

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path loop from Dürrröhrsdorf

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Elbe Cycle Path near Rathen – Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path loop from Dürrröhrsdorf

03:10

47.6km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: August 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.56 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.66 km

Fountain at Stolpen Market Square

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful old town, worth a tour.

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30.2 km

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

Highlight • Settlement

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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30.3 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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31.7 km

View of Rathen and the Bastei

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Beautiful view from the left bank of the Elbe on the dreamlike town of Rathen.

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32.5 km

View of Bastei

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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35.2 km

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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35.3 km

Wehlen Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

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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46.0 km

Old Railway Embankment Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

For completeness, a piece of railway embankment from the old railway bridge to Dürröhrsdorf. Slightly longer "trackable" and moderate ascent through the forest.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

14.7 km

5.58 km

793 m

360 m

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

2.54 km

392 m

211 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2025,🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ über Stolpen an die Elbe 🐟

This morning, I was looking for a route on Komoot, discovered this one, and immediately fell in love with it 😍. Really great, thanks to the person who posted it. 🙏 That's what Komoot thrives on. 👍

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