Best bike touring trails in Saxony
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails in Saxony with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (137)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful loop in Leipzig, Saxony. This tour goes around Lake Cospuden, an artificial lake south of Leipzig. Lake Cospuden offers you a wide range of leisure, recreational and sporting opportunities. The tour is suitable for bikes, inline skates and longboards. The main path is asphalted. Of course, it is nicer to run off the asphalted path, for which there are several possibilities. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Rich flora and fauna - Lake Cospuden
- 4.6 (49)·Easy·9.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular cycle tour or loop 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 places...
- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·19.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrScenic 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 See, 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 swim provide refreshments on sunny days. Highlights: -...
- 4.4 (36)·Moderate·28.9 mi·Est. 11–12 hrLeft Elbe section of the Elbe Cycle Route in Saxony. The stage starts in Dresden and leads to Schmilka. It can also be used well as a day trip and depart from the station Schmilka-Hirschmühle. On the way there are the charming, historic towns of Dresden, Rathen, Königstsein and Bad Schandau to discover, always accompanied by magnificent views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains . For those interested in model trains, a trip to the spa town of Rathen with the world's largest garden railroad is...
- 4.1 (18)·Hard·18.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.5 (17)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular route along the Elbe in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony. Starting at the Falkensteinblick panorama restaurant, this route leads via Königstein to the Bastei and back. Here you cycle almost the entire time along the Elbe and have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountain ranges of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Except for a small climb at the end, the route is also quite easy to drive. The route can also be hiked. Highlights: - Views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Route on...
- 4.5 (23)·Easy·16.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrExciting section of the Elbe Cycle Route from Meissen, Saxony. From Meißen, the wonderful bike tour goes along the Elbe to Dresden. Refreshment stops can be found along the route. This route runs along the left side of the Elbe. A ride on the eastern side (right bank) is also possible. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Elbe - Gauernitz Elbe island - Reservoir Niederwartha - Elbe bridge Dresden - Flügelweg Bridge - Harbour bridge - Elbe harbor - St. Mary's Bridge - Augustus Bridge -...
- 4.7 (35)·Moderate·15.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrVaried circular route in Großpösna, Saxony. This charming tour leads around the Störmthaler See, an artificial lake south of Leipzig. Its neighbor, the Markkleeberger See, is separated only by the Autobahn 38. Swimming and other recreational sports are permitted. A great highlight is the VINETA on the Störmthaler See. At 15 m high, it is the tallest floating structure on a German lake. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Lake Störmthal -...
- 4.4 (37)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic 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 asphalted. 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 parking...
- 4.3 (22)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Saxony have bike touring trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony. Saxon Switzerland National Park is home to 17 bike touring trails with an average 4.0 star rating from 162 community reviews.
What is the longest bike touring trail in Saxony?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Saxony is Elbe-Radweg: D-Route 10 (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 496.5 mi long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony?
Saxony: With an ascent of 30,725 ft, Sächsische Mittelgebirge und Erzgebirgsradmagistrale (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Elbe-Radweg: D-Route 10 (Radfernweg) with 28,579 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Saxony?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Saxony is Rathen-Kriesgrund-Bastei-Schwedenlöcher-Wehlen [CLOSED] with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.
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