--- title: "Elster cycling path between Pegau and Schkeuditz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/elster-cycling-path-between-pegau-and-schkeuditz" description: "The cycling path, which follows the course of the Weiße Elster River, is characterized by a variety of trail conditions. The flat relief makes it suitable for a trip with the whole family." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2715961/2058c0319341950b08bd7caac97c3b7253fa95cce049ca0ea0806fe211f93b07/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Elster cycling path between Pegau and Schkeuditz ================================================ - 53.36 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Long-distance cycling route Plagwitz - Boote auf der Weißen Elster - 3:35 h - 53.36 km - 26 m - 72 m - 91 m - 137 m - 46 m - - Start: Pegau - Destination: Schkeuditz The Elsterradweg leads for the most part along the banks of the Elster through a varied landscape. Numerous interesting sights and attractions along the way offer many opportunities for short and long stops. The cycling path, which follows the course of the Weiße Elster River, is characterized by a variety of trail conditions. The flat relief makes it suitable for a trip with the whole family. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Pegau - Inn Destination Destination Schkeuditz Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (62%) Street (1%) Asphalt (8%) Gravel (23%) 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 Elsterradweg begins in Pegau. Along the Weiße Elster River, you cycle via Groitzsch past Zwenkau and Lake Zwenkau. At Markkleeberg, you pass Lake Cospuden and continue your route via Leipzig to Schkeuditz. The approx. 50-kilometer-long cycle path is characterized by varied terrain. Trail conditions: 77% gravel road or path, 23% asphalt surface Read more Tour information - Stop at an Inn Equipment Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car: Follow the B2 to Leipziger Vorstadt in Pegau Read more **Parking**Pegau: Town hall or train station Schkeuditz: Market square or town hall square Read more **Public transportation**Pegau: Pegau train station: train Schkeuditz: train station Schkeuditz: S-Bahn Read more Additional information ‘Elsterradweg’ from Pegau to Schkeuditz on Read more Author Christina Witt Organization LEIPZIG REGION License (master data) Christina Witt Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author **Connection options:** - in **Leipzig**: - in **Leipzig**: , & - in **Pegau and at the Bistumshöhe on Lake Cospuden:** - in **Kleindalzig (Zwenkau) and in Schkeuditz**: **Service stations:** E-bike charging stations: - Pegau: St. Laurentius Church - Zwenkau: Cape Zwenkau (Hafenstraße) - Markleeberg: "Zum Flotten Radler" on Lake Cospuden - Leipzig: Cafe Alma, Leipzig Zoo, Auensee lake - Schkeuditz: Town hall square Bike service stations: - Schkeuditz: Town hall square - Leipzig: Sommercafe, Cafe Alma - Markleeberg: Hafenstraße - Pegau: Schützenplatz, Wachenheimer Straße Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 06729 Elsteraue Download GPX file - - - -