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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

00:48

20.5km

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: June 23, 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)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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4.26 km

Ferry House Kleinzschachwitz

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Large beer garden, there is always something going on here. Good location.

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10.0 km

Mouth of the Müglitz River where it joins the Elbe

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Here the Müglitz flows into the Elbe after about 50 kilometers, nice to follow the river.

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10.8 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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11.4 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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19.9 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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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

6.09 km

2.95 km

145 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

1.34 km

273 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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19°C

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View of Pillnitz Palace – Pratzschwitz Lake loop from Heidenau

Path by the Colorful Transformer Station

View of Pillnitz Palace and the River Elbe

View of Pillnitz Palace

Ferry House Kleinzschachwitz

Mouth of the Müglitz River where it joins the Elbe

Elbe Flood Level Marker Arch

Elbe Cycle Path by the flood protection wall

Pratzschwitz Lake

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