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Elstra Town Square – Elstra Castle loop from Elstra

Bike touring routes & trails

Elstra Town Square – Elstra Castle loop from Elstra

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Elstra Town Square – Elstra Castle loop from Elstra

01:04

16.1km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Bus stop

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50 m

Elstra Town Square

Highlight • Settlement

Elstra, Halštrow in Upper Sorbian, is a country town in the Saxon region of Upper Lusatia in the district of Bautzen. The name of the city is derived from the …

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156 m

Elstra Market Square

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The linden tree in the middle of the market square is a landmark.

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164 m

Electoral Saxon Postal Milestone Elstra

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There is a faulty replica of the column from 1729 on the market square. The original coat of arms is in the town hall.

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326 m

Elstra Castle

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The castle in its current appearance was rebuilt after a fire in 1903. Today it is owned by Friedrich-Franz Prince of Prussia and is not open to the public.

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1.25 km

Top paved cycle path

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You can really let it run on this section of the Black Elster Cycle Path. The topping is great and really puts you in a good mood!

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7.32 km

St. Marien Church Kamenz

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St Marien church Kamenz. Kamenz where Gotthold Ephrahim Lessing is Born. Known writer and philosopher

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7.45 km

Memorial Site of the Kamenz-Herrental Concentration Camp Subcamp

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KZ Camp from the Hitler times and a memorial place

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16.0 km

St. Michael's Church Elstra

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The present St. Michael's Church was built between 1722 and 1755.

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

5.43 km

2.38 km

1.78 km

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.88 km

1.38 km

811 m

254 m

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