--- title: "Sandstone and granite - from Neustadt/Sachsen to the Elbe and back" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/neustadt-sachsen-elbe" description: "Neustadt lies embedded in the Neustädter Valley on the border between the Lusatian Highlands and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, surrounded by the ridges of the Hohwald and the Ungerberg. From here to the Elbe is just over 20 kilometers. First, you reach the idyllic farming village of Ehrenberg. A notable intermediate stop is the 414-meter-high Gickelsberg, a 25-million-year-old, weathered volcanic vent. Then it continues through Großdorf into the Sebnitz Valley to Kohlmühle. Following the Sebnitz, you reach the Polenz and accompany the cheerfully babbling stream to the Prossen junction, where you meet the Elbe cycle path. The route follows the Elbe cycle path to Stadt Wehlen. Along the way, the Elbe is crossed in Königstein. In Stadt Wehlen, there are two alternatives: continue along the Elbe to Pirna and then by train back to Neustadt or—for those still with energy—ride on the other side of the Elbe. On the return to Neustadt, some elevation must be overcome. Scenic but steep is the climb through the Zscherregrund up to Bastei Street. Now you are in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, and a detour to the Bastei viewpoint is recommended. During the return trip via Rathewalde, Heeselicht, and Cunnersdorf, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2725501/597125d9f92e89d7e8aa204248adb85d46f7e7e157c11502821803c4c9fff0b4/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Sandstone and granite - from Neustadt/Sachsen to the Elbe and back ================================================================== - 55.99 km long - Round trip - Cycling - 4:28 h - 55.99 km - 589 m - 587 m - 112 m - 404 m - 292 m - - Start: Neustadt/Sachsen - Destination: Neustadt/Sachsen Sporty route mostly on little-traveled roads Neustadt lies embedded in the Neustädter Valley on the border between the Lusatian Highlands and the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, surrounded by the ridges of the Hohwald and the Ungerberg. From here to the Elbe is just over 20 kilometers. First, you reach the idyllic farming village of Ehrenberg. A notable intermediate stop is the 414-meter-high Gickelsberg, a 25-million-year-old, weathered volcanic vent. Then it continues through Großdorf into the Sebnitz Valley to Kohlmühle. Following the Sebnitz, you reach the Polenz and accompany the cheerfully babbling stream to the Prossen junction, where you meet the Elbe cycle path. The route follows the Elbe cycle path to Stadt Wehlen. Along the way, the Elbe is crossed in Königstein. In Stadt Wehlen, there are two alternatives: continue along the Elbe to Pirna and then by train back to Neustadt or—for those still with energy—ride on the other side of the Elbe. On the return to Neustadt, some elevation must be overcome. Scenic but steep is the climb through the Zscherregrund up to Bastei Street. Now you are in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, and a detour to the Bastei viewpoint is recommended. During the return trip via Rathewalde, Heeselicht, and Cunnersdorf, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation****Arrival/ Departure:** to Neustadt / Sachsen station with: - Sächsische Städtebahn (SB 71) from Pirna or Bad Schandau via Sebnitz - numerous Read more Author Heike Grunow Organization Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz License (master data) Heike Grunow Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Well suited as an e-bike route. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 01844 Neustadt in Sachsen Download GPX file - -