--- title: "Leipzig-Elbe Cycle Route – Saxon Countryside at its Best" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/leipzig-elbe-cycle-route-saxon-countryside-at-its-best" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2715876/d401bcb4599d86c7af7f770501ba2fb20b166f8b7383a114a1b8370fea1529f6/marktplatz-in-wurzen-mit-ringelnatz-brunnen.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Leipzig-Elbe Cycle Route – Saxon Countryside at its Best ======================================================== - 79.30 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Cycling - 5:25 h - 79.30 km - 228 m - 240 m - 94 m - 183 m - 89 m - - Start: Leipzig - Destination: Schirmenitz Idyllic spots, lakes and mills line this a little less known cycle route between Leipzig and the Elbe. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (44%) Asphalt (39%) Gravel (10%) Trail (5%) Path (2%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 Read more Tour information - Stop at an Inn Equipment Pack enough drinks! Don't forget sunscreen! Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Leipzig: From Berlin via the A9 and the A14, exit Leipzig-Mitte From Dresden via the A14, exit Leipzig-Ost From Munich and Erfurt via the A38, exit Leipzig-Südwest Read more **Parking**Leipzig: Augustusplatz Wurzen: Train station Read more **Public transportation**Leipzig: Leipzig Central Station: Train and S-Bahn Wurzen: S-Bahn station Read more Additional information Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Augustusplatz 9 04109 Leipzig Telefon: +49 (0)341 7104260 Mail: region.leipzig@ltm-leipzig.de Internet: Read more Author Christina Witt Organization LEIPZIG REGION License (master data) Christina Witt 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. Read more Safety guidelines Please make sure you have good lighting on your bike. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - EventCC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Exhibition CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Concert CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Concert - Place of interestCC-BYwww.tomwilliger.de, Tom Williger | - Retail CC-BYDrechslerei Kuhnert, Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge | - Retail CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Retail - ToursCC-BYChristian Hüller, www.christianhueller.de, LEIPZIG REGION | 94.54 km - Cycling CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner, LEIPZIG REGION | 52.81 km - Cycling CC-BYPhilipp Kirschner, LEIPZIG REGION | 17.07 km - Cycling Contact 04109 Leipzig Download GPX file - - - -