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Saxon Elbland

Zeithain

View of Strehla and the Elbe River – Elbe River in Gohlis loop from Kreinitz

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Saxon Elbland

Zeithain

View of Strehla and the Elbe River – Elbe River in Gohlis loop from Kreinitz

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5.0

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View of Strehla and the Elbe River – Elbe River in Gohlis loop from Kreinitz

01:05

18.7km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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246 m

Elbe Day Memorial Kreinitz

Highlight • Monument

Never again war....was sworn!

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Meeting point of the US and Soviet armies at Kreinitz

Highlight • Historical Site

After Lorenzkirch / Strehla, Kreinitz was the second place where members of the US Army crossed the Elbe - before the official meeting on the Torgau Bridge, which went down in the history books. The people of Kreinitz have been researching for decades to prove that the fraternization of soldiers from both armies took place here on April 25th. In the meantime, it has been documented by film material and many eyewitness accounts: the Elbe was crossed several times near Kreinitz that day - at different points and by two American patrols.
Deficiencies in the radio technology and inaccurate coordinates had led to a great deal of ambiguity regarding the exact locations of the meetings, the time and the people involved.
At noon on April 25, a patrol under Lieutenant Albert Kotzebue was taken by ferry boat to Kreinitz on the east side of the Elbe. Russian and American soldiers hugged each other, and the Americans were presented with bouquets of lilacs. Joe Polowsky, one of Kotzebue's companions, wrote in his report: "We dedicate our lives to the friendship of our two nations - that never again shall such horror befall mankind."

The alleged first meeting in Torgau is only recreated for the history books.

Saxon newspaper: saechsische.de/bootsfahrt-zum-leichenfeld-165388.html

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3.17 km

Elbe Day Memorial in Lorenzkirch

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You can never know and share enough about history...

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4.79 km

Rest area with a view of the Elbe

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Beautiful view of the Elbe and the foreland.

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13.0 km

View of Strehla and the Elbe River

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13.1 km

Elbe River in Gohlis

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Everything looks nice, clean and colorful, but the houses were completely flooded in 2013.

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15.8 km

Cyclist Stop Lorenzkirch

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Chilled drinks, snacks and ice cream - if you're thirsty or a little hungry, the cyclist's stop in Lorenzkirch is just the thing! Located directly on the Elbe cycle path, you can take a break with a view of Strehla. Payment is made in cash or via PayPal. Please use our email address info@der-radlerstop.de. Don't be surprised if you don't see any service - the cyclist's stop is (for now) self-service!

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16.4 km

View of the old fishermen's houses in Lorenzkirch

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View of the old fishermen's houses from Lorenzkirch as seen from the old Elbarm

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18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

5.10 km

3.84 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.20 km

2.27 km

288 m

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Thursday 9 July

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View of Strehla and the Elbe River – Elbe River in Gohlis loop from Kreinitz

Elbe Day Memorial Kreinitz

Meeting point of the US and Soviet armies at Kreinitz

Elbe Day Memorial in Lorenzkirch

Rest area with a view of the Elbe

View of Strehla and the Elbe River

Elbe River in Gohlis

Cyclist Stop Lorenzkirch

View of the old fishermen's houses in Lorenzkirch

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