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Elbe cycle path from Riesa to Elster (Elbe)
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- 102.94 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Long-distance cycling route

- 7:05 h
- 102.94 km
- 107 m
- 135 m
- 69 m
- 106 m
- 37 m
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- Start: Riesa
- Destination: Elster (Elbe)

The Elbe Cycle Path, which stretches over 1,200 kilometers from Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic to Cuxhaven, also passes through the LEIPZIG REGION between Schirmenitz and Dommitzsch.

The cycle path along the Elbe is one of the most popular cycle routes in Germany. The route runs for 80 percent on an independent cycle path, most of which is asphalted. Nature and cultural experiences are guaranteed along the way. The Elbe Cycle Path offers sights worth seeing for the whole family.

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Waypoints
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Start

Start

Riesa

- Museum/art collection

- Museum/art collection

- Museum/art collection

- Palace

- Museum/art collection

Destination

Destination

Elster (Elbe)

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (11%)

Asphalt (74%)

Gravel (15%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

This section of the Elbe Cycle Path begins in Riesa. The route continues to the medieval town of Strehla. To get to the small town, you have to cross the river by ferry. The route then follows the left bank of the Elbe towards Belgern. Over a more or less bumpy surface and side roads with little traffic, you reach Schirmenitz. This is where the Leipzig-Elbe cycle route meets the Elbe cycle path. The route now leads through the Roland town of Belgern towards Torgau. Belgern and Bennewitz are the two intersections of the Dahlener Heide Cycle Route and the Elbe Cycle Route. Cycle past Torgau in the direction of Dommitzsch or turn onto the Torgisch cycle path, which leads through the scenic Düben Heath to Delitzsch. The route continues via Dommitzsch in the direction of Elster and finally to Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

Route composition: 58% asphalt surface, 40% path or gravel path, 2% path

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Tour information

- Cultural Interesting
- Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**From Leipzig: Leave the A14 at the Döbeln-Nord exit onto the B169 and follow the signs to Riesa.

From Dresden: Follow the B6 towards Meißen or Riesa.

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**Parking**

- Strehla: Schlossplatz
- Torgau: Parking lot on the Elbe, boat landing stage
- Dommitzsch: Straße der Jugend and Mahlitzscher Weg

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**Public transportation****Riesa**

Riesa station: Train

**Elster (Elbe)**

Elster (Elbe) station: Train

By train from Leipzig to Riesa:

RegionalExpress 50: Leipzig - Oschatz - Riesa - Dresden

RegionalExpress 45: Chemnitz - Döbeln - Riesa - Elsterwerda

From Elster (Elbe) to Riesa:

- Take the RB51 from Mühlanger Bahnhof to Falkenberg
- Change Falkenberg to RE11 to Elsterwerda-Biehla
- From Elsterwerda with RB45 to Riesa

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Additional information

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Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Christina Witt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

**Connection options:**

- in **Strehla**:
- in **Schirmenitz (Cavertitz):**
- in **Bennewitz (Torgau)**:
- in **Torgau**:

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Safety guidelines

Please note: route runs along the main road for short sections

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- Place of interest
    
    
    - Park/garden
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    - Historical site
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Contact

01587 Riesa

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