- 05:20 h
- 200 m
- 214 m
- 94 m
- 183 m
- 89 m
- 78.38 km
- Start: Leipzig
- Destination: Schirmenitz
The Elbe Cycle Route is the most popular one in Germany. And you can get there from Leipzig too, on the Leipzig-Elbe track that is a bit of an insider tip and can easily keep up with its ‘big brother’. Along the route, pretty villages alternate with the idyllic countryside. Meadows, forests, ponds and river wetlands dominate the scenery. Some further highlights are the landscape park of Machern Palace that was designed in 1782, numerous Saxon village churches and the old town of Wurzen, featuring mills whose towers can be seen from afar. Overall, the region is full of mills and also offers many opportunities to take a dip in natural ponds and lakes.
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Best to visit
Directions
The starting point of the bike route is in Leipzig. The route continues in the direction of Brandis, where the Grüner Ring Leipzig and the Parthe-Mulde cycle route are crossed. Via Machern, the cycle route leads to Wurzen. In Wurzen, there is a connection to the Mulderadweg between Grimma and Muldenstein. The route continues via Lossatal and Dahlen to Schirmenitz. On the way, the Dahlener-Heide cycle route crosses the Leipzig-Elbe cycle route in Schildau.
Route condition: asphalt surface / road / gravel
Equipment
Pack enough drinks!
Don't forget sunscreen!
Directions & Parking facilities
Leipzig: Augustusplatz
Wurzen: Train station
Leipzig: Leipzig Central Station: Train and S-Bahn
Wurzen: S-Bahn station
Additional information
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig
Telefon: +49 (0)341 7104260
Mail: region.leipzig@ltm-leipzig.de
Internet: www.leipzig.region.travel
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The cycling route leads past the Kirchbruch Beucha, which provided the basic material for the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig.
By the way, a clear heart shape can be seen from a bird's eye view.
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