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- 2:50 h
- 40.94 km
- 125 m
- 165 m
- 79 m
- 176 m
- 97 m
- Start: Wurzen (Mulde)
- Destination: Torgau (castle)
The Dahlener Heide cycle route runs for 39 kilometers from Wurzen to Torgau. On country roads with little traffic and through the forests of the Dahlen Heath, the route leads past many interesting places such as Hohburg, Taura and Schildau.
More about the cycle routes in the Leipzig region: www.leipzig.travel/radfahren
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Directions
We start our cycle tour in Wurzen at junction 24 and follow the signs to the north-east over the Hohburger Berg in the direction of Hohburg. Passing Thammenhain Castle and the Schildauer Berg, we reach Schildau. The route now leads us via Taura to the Elbe in Torgau.
When you arrive at the station, simply follow the signposted junctions 95 (directly in front of the station), 13 and 14. From there, you can follow the signs for the Dahlener Heide cycle route.
In Wurzen there is a connection to the Leipzig-Elbe cycle route and the Sachsen M. In Schildau you can also continue on the Sachsen M. In Torgau and Bennewitz near Torgau there is a connection to the Elbe Cycle Route. In Torgau, it is also possible to join the Torgau Cycle Route or the Sachsen M.
Equipment
Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.
Directions & Parking facilities
Accessible by car from Leipzig via the A38.
Wurzen: Parking lot at the train station
Torgau: Parking lot on the Elbe, Stiffsanlegerstelle
Wurzen: Train
Torgau: Train
From Torgau back to Wurzen (starting point):
- Take the S-Bahn from Torgau to Leipzig Hbf, then continue by train to Wurzen.
- Take the S-Bahn to Eilenburg. Then continue by bus 674 to Wurzen.
Additional information
Connection options:
- in Wurzen: Leipzig-Elbe cycle route, Mulde cycle route (Vereinigte Mulde), Sachsen M, Wurzener-Land cycle route
- in Torgau and Bennewitz (Torgau): Elbe cycle route
- in Torgau: Torgisch cycle path
Author
Christina Witt
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LEIPZIG REGION
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For fans of the "Schildbürger", Schildau is the highlight of the tour.
E-bike charging stations:
- Wurzen: Radhaus am Markt, tourist information office
- Torgau: Tourist information, Hartenfels Castle
- Lossatal: An der Linde/Hohburg
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