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Hohnstein

View of Königstein Fortress – Fox Pond loop from Lohsdorf

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Germany

Saxony

Hohnstein

View of Königstein Fortress – Fox Pond loop from Lohsdorf

Hard

5.0

(3)

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View of Königstein Fortress – Fox Pond loop from Lohsdorf

04:29

65.7km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 12.4 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

Highlight • Settlement

Not least because of the rock stage and the open-air performances, Rathen is very popular. The real highlight is of course the Bastei. Probably the most photographed rock formation in …

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12.7 km

View of Rathen and the Bastei

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Beautiful view from the left bank of the Elbe on the dreamlike town of Rathen.

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13.0 km

View of Rathen

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The ferry takes you safely to the other side.

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16.4 km

View of Königstein Fortress

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It's always great to cycle towards Königstein from the Elbe Cycle Path. The fortress offers impressive views from many corners. This point is one of them.

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18.6 km

View of the River Elbe in Saxon Switzerland

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Just enjoy

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36.4 km

Fox Pond

Highlight • Lake

Today it is a small reservoir with biotope. Previously, it was used for rafting (short version: weir on, tree trunks washed away ^ ^).
Quietly located, the Fuchsteich invites you to take a break.

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40.3 km

Taubenteich Bivouac Site

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The pigeon pond and its bivouac are a highlight and also recommended for overnight stays on mild summer days.

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42.3 km

Viewpoint

53.4 km

View of Bad Schandau

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In the middle of two European cultural capitals, Dresden and Prague, Bad Schandau is located at the mouth of the Kirnitzsch and the Elbe. The city is located in the …

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65.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

18.0 km

2.10 km

2.01 km

966 m

311 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.9 km

2.86 km

480 m

462 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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View of Königstein Fortress – Fox Pond loop from Lohsdorf

Rathen, a spa town on the Elbe

View of Rathen and the Bastei

View of Rathen

View of Königstein Fortress

View of the River Elbe in Saxon Switzerland

Fox Pond

Taubenteich Bivouac Site

View of Bad Schandau

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