- 3:00 h
- 35.79 km
- 183 m
- 183 m
- 96 m
- 224 m
- 128 m
- Start: Meißen
- Destination: Meißen
The bike tour leads over both paved and natural paths, some of which were still used by the local narrow-gauge railway until the 1970s but were then converted into a scenic cycle path.
The tour starts in the Meißen city center on the right bank near the station and offers a view of the panorama of the historic city of Meißen with Albrechtsburg and cathedral while crossing the railway bridge. On the further ride, you are accompanied by three churches: Nicolaikirche, St. Benno, and Lutherkirche.
A detour to the world-famous Porcelain Manufactory is also possible during the ride out of the city.
On passing through the Triebisch valley, you will see the Götterfelsen, which invites you to a short hiking tour with a viewing platform. The further path leads past the mills of the valley, which can also be visited by bike on the South route of the Meißner 8.
The first remnants of the railway line are visible here - remains of the former viaduct in Robschütz testify with old concrete supports to the history of the railway line. Over the next kilometers of the route, this can be explored through some preserved station buildings and even a narrow gauge railway museum in Löthain.
The route also delights with natural paths through forests and over the fields of the southern Lommatzscher Pflege, which also repeatedly offers small villages and sights, such as at the double bridge Zöthain and the Germanic burial site Prositz. Those who deviate slightly from the route in Mauna will discover the seasonal wine tavern of the winery "Cambium Compagnie" - a beautiful place for a rest and a glass of Saxon wine (seasonally limited offer).
On the return towards Meißen, you have a wonderful view of the remains of the Renaissance castle in Schieritz before the Elbe cycle path leads back towards Meißen. Here is another highlight - the monastery ruin "Holy Cross", which was built as early as 1217 and today invites you to stop in the courtyard among other things with gastronomy (Klosterrast: Thu-Sun 12-5 pm open).
Further numerous dining options can then be found again in Meißen itself.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The start of the route is located on the right bank of the Elbe near Meißen station. From there, the route follows the yellow symbol of the "Meißner 8" - first over the railway bridge, which leads to the other side of the Elbe to Obergasse. At the next intersection, turn left onto the main road and follow it past the traffic light at the church and over the Triebisch River, then sharply left onto Wettinstraße. Always follow this along the river until it finally leads to the main road after a short right-left combination.
It now continues out of town along the Triebisch Valley until it turns left onto the route in Garsebach over a small bridge. Directly right at the cemetery and follow the path until the main road is reached again.
The S 83 is only briefly ridden, as the route turns directly right uphill in Robschütz. After the underpass, continue straight ahead to Löthain, where you turn right into Canitzer Straße at the narrow gauge railway museum. At the next intersection, the route turns right onto the small forest path towards Mauna. The village is only grazed, followed by further meters on natural paths to Leutewitz. There, the ride crosses the Obermühle and then turns right by the lake onto the small slab path, then follows the forest path into the village of Kabschütz. Here keep right and climb the next hills to Mettelwitz via the slab path.
Continue following the main road to the right turn towards Zöthain. Here you leave the double bridge to the right and follow the road straight ahead to Daubnitz, where you take the right turn at the intersection in the village. The route then continues straight through the villages of Wachtnitz, Prositz, and Piskowitz.
From there, cycle over bike paths with a view of Schieritz Castle back to the Elbe cycle path, which you then follow east again to Meißen. Over the first bridge, the Elbe valley bridge, crosses the river and finally the return route to the starting point.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
The route is suitable for e-bikes, touring bikes, and gravel bikes.
The route offers hardly any gastronomy along the way, so it is advisable to bring your own provisions.
Directions & Parking facilities
From Dresden: A4, exit Dresden-Altstadt via B6 towards Meißen or A4, exit Wilsdruff via S177 towards Meißen
From Leipzig: A14, exit Nossen-East via B101 towards Meißen
From Chemnitz: A4 exit Dreieck Nossen via B101 towards Meißen
From Berlin: A13 exit Radeburg via S177 towards Meißen
Parking
The route starts on the right bank directly at the free Elbe car park.
Further parking options: P+R car park at the Meißen bus station, left bank parking lots on the Elbe and others nearby
By train:
S-Bahn line 1 from Dresden direction.
By bus:
Coswig: bus line 401
Cossebaude: bus line 404
Nünchritz: bus line 407
Großenhain: bus line 409
Nossen: bus lines 412 and 418
Döbeln: bus line 416
Weinböhla: bus lines 421 and 422, bus line M (Bike BUS, April to October)
Wilsdruff: bus line 428
Riesa: bus line 446
Moritzburg: bus line M (Bike BUS, April to October)
Additional information
Literature
Author
Dresden Elbland Redaktion
Organization
Dresden Elbland
License (master data)
Dresden Elbland Redaktion
Map
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