Best bike touring trails in Saxony

Wonderful circular route in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour leads around Lake Cospuden, an artificial lake south of Leipzig. Lake Cospuden offers a wide range of leisure, recreational and sporting opportunities. The tour is suitable for cycling, inline skating and longboarding. The main path is asphalted. Of course, it is nicer to run off the tarmac path, for which there are several options. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Rich flora and fauna - Lake Cospuden

Popular cycle tour or circular route near Görlitz, Saxony. A short cycle tour or hike that can be started from different starting points. It is possible to take the train to Hagenwerder station and start from there. Paid car parks are available on the north beach and at the Blue Lagoon. The E bus also runs here. Most of the paths are relatively flat and quiet, but not paved everywhere, which is why the route is more suitable for mountain bikes than racing bikes. There are several charming...

Scenic bike tour of the Störmthaler See, Saxony. The start is at the "Markkleeberger Hof" hotel for a relaxed bike tour around the Störmthaler See. Along the Markkleeberger See, it goes over the Crostewitzerhöhe to the new lock between Markkleeberger and Störmthaler See. Along the Störmthaler Se swim, we continue to the Magdeborn Peninsula. Finally, it goes back along the other side of the river. On the way, several places to stop and provide refreshments on sunny days. Highlights: -...

Left Elbe section of the Elbe Cycle Route in Saxony. The stage starts in Dresden and leads to Schmilka. It can also be used as a day trip and departed from Schmilka-Hirschmühle station. On the way, there are the charming, historic town centres of Dresden, Rathen, Königstsein and Bad Schandau to discover, always accompanied by magnificent views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains . For those interested in model railways, a trip to the spa town of Rathen with the world's largest garden railway is...

Varied hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. This scenic bike tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park begins and ends in Bad Schandau. From there you cycle for a good half of the route along the Kirnitzschtalstrasse, following the course of the river of the same name. A detour to the Lichtenhainer waterfall can be planned on the route. Another detour follows to the cowshed. A bit of perseverance is required here. It goes steeply uphill and is rewarded with a magnificent view. Back to...

Popular route along the Elbe in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony. Starting at the Falkensteinblick panoramic restaurant, this route leads via Königstein to the Bastei and back. You cycle almost the entire time along the Elbe and have a marvellous view of the surrounding mountain ranges of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Apart from a small climb at the end, the route is also quite easy to cycle. The route can also be hiked. Highlights: - Views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Route along...

Exciting section of the Elbe Cycle Route from Meißen, Saxony. From Meißen, the wonderful cycle tour goes along the Elbe to Dresden. There are refreshment stops along the way. This route runs along the left bank of the Elbe. It is also possible to cycle on the eastern side (right bank). Highlights of the tour: - Along the Elbe - Gauernitz Elbe island - Niederwartha reservoir - Elbe Bridge Dresden - Flügelweg Bridge - Harbour Bridge - Elbe harbour - St. Mary's Bridge - Augustus Bridge -...

Varied circular trail in Großpösna, Saxony. This charming tour leads around Lake Störmthal, an artificial lake south of Leipzig. Its neighbour, Lake Markkleeberg, is only separated by the 38 motorway. Swimming and other recreational sports are permitted. A great highlight is the VINETA on Lake Störmthal. At 15 metres high, it is the tallest floating structure on a German lake. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Lake Störmthal -...

Scenic cycle route in the Werbeliner See nature reserve. Lake Werbelin is part of the Neuseenland in the north of Leipzig and is the largest lake in this area. Swimming is prohibited in the lake as it is a nature reserve. The cycle path around Lake Werbelin is very well developed and (almost) completely tarmac. In addition, there are hardly any climbs and little traffic, so the route can also be undertaken with children. There are places to sit along the way. The start is at the car park in...

This hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and connects the spa town of Rathen with the historic town of Wehlen. The trail leads up to the famous Bastei Bridge, a sandstone bridge built in 1851, which offers spectacular views of the Elbe valley and the table mountains such as the Lilienstein. A special experience is the descent through the Schwedenlöcher, a gorge-like ravine with over 700 steps, which served as a refuge for farmers from Swedish soldiers during...