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Elster Bridge in Crossen – Donkey Café loop from Bad Köstritz

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Elster Bridge in Crossen – Donkey Café loop from Bad Köstritz

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Elster Bridge in Crossen – Donkey Café loop from Bad Köstritz

01:46

26.5km

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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13 m for 48 m

After 26.5 km for 48 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.22 km

Jöhlner Butcher's Lodge

Highlight • Pub

Pohlitz is a district of Bad Köstritz.

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2

7.77 km

Elster Bridge in Crossen

Highlight • Bridge

The Elster Bridge is a seven-arch bridge and a technical cultural monument from the late 19th century.

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3

10.2 km

Sachsenberg Viewpoint and Rest Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Observation tower, refuge, information boards and signposts

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4

12.4 km

Donkey Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cozy café in a historic building, located directly on the Elsterfloßgraben. Only open on weekends. In addition to coffee and cake, they also serve pizza.

You can find more information at cafe-zum-esel.de.

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5

17.6 km

Elster Weir

Highlight • Structure

After crossing the railway line at the call barrier, you'll find strength, peace, and relaxation at the weir. Relax and listen to the sound of the water while observing nature and the animals.

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6

17.6 km

Elster Floßgraben and Weir

Highlight • Monument

Before trains and trucks could transport wood, rivers were used as a means of transport. This raft ditch here is very old and an industrial monument. Construction timber and firewood …

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7

24.1 km

White Elster Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Well-preserved bridge over the white Elster.

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24.7 km

Paradies

Forest

9

25.3 km

Bad Köstritz Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful park with a small temple and game reserve.

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B

26.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.30 km

4.79 km

1.77 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

4.40 km

3.75 km

1.56 km

376 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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