View of Pillnitz Palace – Pratzschwitz Lake loop from Heidenau

View of Pillnitz Palace – Pratzschwitz Lake loop from Heidenau

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View of Pillnitz Palace – Pratzschwitz Lake loop from Heidenau

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20.3km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 250 m for 111 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:30 AM-11:00 PM • Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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427 m

Path by the Colorful Transformer Station

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Narrow bike path past the UFO*, which is very busy, especially on weekends. Only recommended for road bikes at moderate speeds.

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3.28 km

View of Pillnitz Palace and the River Elbe

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You can't miss it - it's right on the way - just beautiful

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3.86 km

View of Pillnitz Palace

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The castle is located directly on the banks of the Elbe and cannot be overlooked due to its impressive (also colorful) construction. From the opposite bank, the castle shows its …

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9.07 km

Colorful Pegelhaus Dresden

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Thanks Manu and Wildrocker, I've changed the name of the highlight.

@Manuuu and Sven: your photo is a bit skewed. There must have been more water on one side?

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9.92 km

Mouth of the Müglitz River where it joins the Elbe

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Here you can see how the Müglitz flows into the Elbe. The Müglitz originates on the German-Czech border and flows for almost 50 kilometers through Saxon Switzerland before it flows into the Elbe in Heidenau.

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10.6 km

Elbe Flood Level Marker Arch

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A large archway over the Elbe River with a flood marker on the side. A QR code is attached to the information board to learn more about the history.

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11.3 km

Elbe Cycle Path by the flood protection wall

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A quiet cycle path connecting Heidenau and Pirna. It passes under the Sachsenbrücke bridge. There are plenty of good rest stops along the way.

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19.8 km

Pratzschwitz Lake

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Well suited for a refreshment. The official bathing place is directly on the Elberadweg between the Elbe and the lake. If you want to bathe opposite, you should have no …

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