Half-timbered houses on the Elbe Cycle Path – Old Railway Bridge Barby loop from Schönebeck (Elbe)

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Half-timbered houses on the Elbe Cycle Path – Old Railway Bridge Barby loop from Schönebeck (Elbe)

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Half-timbered houses on the Elbe Cycle Path – Old Railway Bridge Barby loop from Schönebeck (Elbe)

03:17

54.4km

90m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5 m for 10 m

After 37.9 km for 11 m

After 38.1 km for 11 m

After 38.3 km for 5 m

After 54.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.43 km

View of the Salbke Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The disused water tower is privately owned and can not (well) be visited. Built around 1885.

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12.2 km

Salbker Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake and paths

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23.9 km

View of the Old Elbe Bridge in Schönebeck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Old Elbe bridge in Schönebeck.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbebr%C3%BCcke_Sch%C3%B6nebeck

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24.3 km

Half-timbered houses on the Elbe Cycle Path

Highlight • Historical Site

Idyllic half-timbered row houses directly on the banks of the Elbe. There is also a place to stop for a bite to eat, perfect for a short break.

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24.3 km

Schönebeck Elbe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Very beautiful Schönebeck Elbe Bridge.

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24.7 km

Salinenkanal

Lake

32.4 km

Elbe Cycle Path Between Schönebeck and Glinde

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful cycle path that follows the Elbe from Schönebeck to Glinde.

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32.6 km

Elbe floodplains

Highlight • River

Great for a bike tour - good road and also at ground level. Those who cycle with children will appreciate this route.

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38.0 km

Old Railway Bridge Barby

Highlight • Bridge

A good alternative, opposite the ferry.

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54.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

14.0 km

9.27 km

8.89 km

7.37 km

Surfaces

39.2 km

7.49 km

3.69 km

3.36 km

444 m

282 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

9°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 4, 2026,🚲 Elbe: Barby->Magdeburg

After I finished the Havel Cycle Path at the mouth yesterday, I took the train in Wittenberge to Gommern and then cycled to the Elbe. I had a nice guesthouse there.
From 7 am, a thunderstorm rolled in, so I only crossed to the other side with the Barby ferry later. I was here briefly 2 years ago when I …

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