- 7: 05 pm
- 102,94 km
- 107 m
- 135 m
- 69 m
- 106 m
- 37 m
- Start: Riesa
- Destination: Elster (Elbe)
The cycle path along the Elbe is one of the most popular cycle routes in Germany. 80 percent of the route is on a separate cycle path, which is mostly asphalted. Nature and cultural experiences are guaranteed along the way. The Elbe cycle path offers attractions for the whole family.
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Directions
This section of the Elbe Cycle Route begins in Riesa. The route then continues to medieval Strehla. To get to the small town, you have to cross the river by ferry. The route then heads towards Belgern along the left bank of the Elbe. Over a somewhat more or less bumpy surface and quiet back roads, you reach Schirmenitz. Here, the Leipzig-Elbe Cycle Route meets the Elbe Cycle Route. The route now leads through the Rolandstadt Belgern towards Torgau. Belgern and Bennewitz are the two intersections of the Dahlener Heide Cycle Route and the Elbe Cycle Route. Past Torgau, you continue towards Dommitzsch or turn onto the Torgischer Cycle Route, which leads through the scenic Dübener Heide to Delitzsch. The route continues via Dommitzsch towards Elster and finally to Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Road surface: 58% asphalt surface, 40% path or gravel road, 2% road
Tour features
refreshment possibility
Culturally interesting
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.
Arrival & Parking
From Leipzig: Take the Döbeln-Nord exit on the A14 onto the B169, follow the signs towards Riesa.
From Dresden: Follow the B6 towards Meißen or Riesa.
- Strehla: Castle Square
- Torgau: Parking lot on the Elbe, boat pier
- Dommitzsch: Street of Youth and Mahlitzscher Weg
Riesa
Riesa train station: train (RE45 and RE50)
Elster (Elbe)
Elster (Elbe) station: train
- From Elster (Elbe) via Falkenberg and Elsterwerda to Riesa: take the RB51 from Mühlanger Bahnhof to Falkenberg; change in Falkenberg to the RE11 to Elsterwerda-Biehla; from Elsterwerda take the RB45 to Riesa
- or: approx. 15 km to Lutherstadt Wittenberg, direct connection to Leipzig Hbf
Torgau
Torgau train station: train
More information / links
author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Our tip
Connection options:
- in Strehla: Mulde-Elbe cycle route
- in Schirmenitz (Cavertitz):Leipzig-Elbe cycle route
- in Bennewitz (Torgau): Dahlener Heide cycle route
- in Torgau: Torgischer cycle path
Service stations:
E-bike charging stations: Tourist Information Torgau, Hartenfels Castle Torgau, Town Hall/Tourist Information Dommitzsch
Bike service station: Hartenfels Castle, Torgau
safety instructions
Attention: The route runs along the main road for short sections
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