- 3: 35 pm
- 53,36 km
- 26 m
- 72 m
- 91 m
- 137 m
- 46 m
- Start: Pegau
- Destination: Schkeuditz
The cycle path, which follows the course of the White Elster River, is characterized by varied terrain. Due to its flat terrain, it is also suitable for family outings. The route runs through numerous parks, green spaces, and the nature reserves of the Leipzig floodplain forest.
Good to know
Path surfaces
Best Season
Directions
The Elster cycle path begins in Pegau. We cycle along the White Elster via Groitzsch, past Zwenkau and Lake Zwenkau. At Markkleeberg we pass Lake Cospuden and continue our route via Leipzig to Schkeuditz. The approximately 50-kilometer-long cycle path is characterized by varied terrain.
Road surface: 77% gravel road or path, 23% asphalt surface
Tour features
refreshment possibility
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.
Arrival & Parking
By car: Follow B2 to Leipziger Vorstadt in Pegau
Pegau: Town Hall or Train Station
Schkeuditz: Market or Town Hall Square
pegau
Pegau station: train (RB13 and RE 12)
Schkeuditz
Schkeuditz station: S-Bahn
More information / links
author
Christina Witt
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Christina Witt
Our tip
Connection options:
- in Leipzig: from the main station to the Elster cycle path
- in Leipzig: Coal | Steam | Light Cycle Route, Parthe-Mulde cycle route & Pleiße cycle path
- in Pegau and at the Bistumshöhe on Lake Cospuden:Neuseenland cycle route
- in Kleindalzig (Zwenkau) and in Schkeuditz: Grüner Ring Leipzig
Service stations:
E-bike charging stations:
- Pegau: St. Laurentius Church
- Zwenkau: Cape Zwenkau (Harbor Road)
- Markleeberg: "Zum Flotten Radler" on Lake Cospuden
- Leipzig: Cafe Alma, Zoo Leipzig, Auensee
- Schkeuditz: Town Hall Square
Bike service stations:
- Schkeuditz: Town Hall Square
- Leipzig: Summer Cafe, Cafe Alma
- Markleeberg: Hafenstraße
- Pegau: Schützenplatz, Wachenheimer Straße
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