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Elbe Cycle Route from Elster (Elbe) to Riesa - right bank
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- 106.42 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Long-distance cycling route

- 7:10 h
- 106.42 km
- 108 m
- 72 m
- 70 m
- 106 m
- 36 m
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- Start: Elster (Elbe)
- Destination: Riesa

The Elbe Cycle Route, which stretches over 1,200 kilometers from the Czech Spindlermühle to Cuxhaven, also passes through the LEIPZIG REGION between Schirmenitz and Dommitzsch.

The cycle path along the Elbe is one of the most popular cycling routes in Germany. The route runs 80 percent on a separate cycle path, which is predominantly asphalted. Nature and cultural experiences on the way are guaranteed. The Elbe Cycle Route offers sights for the whole family.

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Pavements

Unknown (1%)

Street (23%)

Asphalt (63%)

Gravel (9%)

Trail (3%)

Path (1%)

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Directions

This section of the Elbe Cycle Route starts in Elster (Elbe). The route first leads via Prettin and Großtreben-Zwethau towards Torgau. Those who want to make a short stop here must cross the Elbe bridge. Passing Belgern, Mühlberg/Elbe and Strehla, you finally reach Riesa.

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Tour information

- Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, weatherproof clothing, bicycle lighting in darkness, if necessary water and provisions.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Those who want to arrive by car can reach Elbe-Elster best via the A13 Berlin-Dresden motorway with the exits Duben, Calau, Bronkow, Großräschen, Klettwitz, Ruhland and Ortrand. Then continue via federal roads to the desired place of excursion.

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**Public transportation****Riesa**

Riesa station: train (RE45 and RE50)

**Elster (Elbe)**

Elster (Elbe) station: train

- From Elster (Elbe) via Falkenberg and Elsterwerda to Riesa: by RB51 from Mühlanger station to Falkenberg; change at Falkenberg to RE11 to Elsterwerda-Biehla; from Elsterwerda by RB45 to Riesa
- or: about 15 km to Lutherstadt Wittenberg, direct connection to Leipzig main station

**Torgau**

Torgau station: train

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Additional information

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Author

Christina Witt

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Christina Witt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

**Connection options:**

- in **Strehla**:
- in **Schirmenitz (Cavertitz)**:
- in **Bennewitz (Torgau)**:
- in **Torgau**:

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Contact

06895 Leetza

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