Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

View of Königstein Fortress – Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

View of Königstein Fortress – Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

Hard

4.0

(6)

riders

View of Königstein Fortress – Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

01:02

13.7km

320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.70 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.42 km

View of Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's always great to cycle towards Königstein from the Elbe Cycle Path. The fortress offers impressive views from many corners. This point is one of them.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.96 km

View of Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is also worth looking at this fortress from the inside.

festung-koenigstein.de/de/willkommen.html

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.03 km

Elbe Cycle Path near Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Cycleway

On the Old Town side consistently good asphalt to Königstein. Ideal for racing bikes

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.20 km

Sheltered Riverside Rest Area on the Elbe

Highlight • Rest Area

Small, beautiful rest stop with a bench, table and roof directly on the Elbe.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.22 km

Elbe Cycle Path in Saxon Switzerland

Highlight • Cycleway

Here you can cycle in peace and relaxation.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.87 km

Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Castle

A monstrous and fearsome fortress that has never been conquered. It is one of the largest fortifications in Europe.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.37 km

Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Castle

Magnificent view over the Saxon Switzerland.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.77 km

View of Königstein Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice route, should be preferred to the fortress express

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.20 km

2.13 km

1.20 km

603 m

316 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.67 km

586 m

217 m

159 m

120 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

25°C

11°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Easy

4.7

3,145

Family Tour to Radebeul with ferry ride, windmill and playground

01:56h

33.1km

80m

Hard

4.7

539

Through the Dresdner Heide, Schönfelder Hochland and Dresden vineyards

03:06h

48.1km

370m

Moderate

4.5

484

Along the Elbe to Moritzburg Castle

03:17h

53.3km

240m

Moderate

4.6

477

The rose garden to the Hofewiese

01:31h

23.0km

190m

Moderate

4.8

4,833

View of Bastei – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Rathmannsdorf (Kr Pirna)

02:51h

47.8km

350m

Hard

4.6

177

Southwestern Elbland: Freital, Tharandt and Wilsdruff

03:55h

62.3km

460m

Hard

4.7

119

From the spa town of Rathen to the fire lookout

02:38h

37.6km

600m

Hard

4.8

124

Through the Pillnitz vineyards

01:39h

27.3km

140m

Hard

4.6

1,731

Elbe Cycle Path – View of Střekov Castle loop from Boletice nad Labem

05:29h

90.3km

410m

Hard

4.8

1,840

View of Bastei – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Obervogelgesang

04:38h

76.3km

580m

Hard

4.7

2,428

Gohlis Windmill – Bridge in the harbor loop from Dresden Freiberger Straße

01:46h

30.2km

90m

Hard

4.7

2,335

View of Dresden Old Town – Elbe Cycle Path near Kötitz loop from Dresden-Neustadt

02:31h

41.8km

110m

View of Königstein Fortress – Königstein Fortress loop from Kurort Rathen

View of Königstein Fortress

View of Königstein Fortress

Elbe Cycle Path near Königstein Fortress

Sheltered Riverside Rest Area on the Elbe

Elbe Cycle Path in Saxon Switzerland

Königstein Fortress

Königstein Fortress

View of Königstein Fortress

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️