On the Elbe – Between Belgern and Dommitzsch
- 9:30 h
- 32.60 km
- 2 m
- 7 m
- 73 m
- 80 m
- 7 m
- Start: Sportboating harbor Belgern
- Destination: Boat dock Sportboating Club Dommitzsch Elbe e. V.
From the thousand-year-old Roland town Belgern, water hikers can paddle through the historically significant Elbe bridge to the Renaissance town of Torgau. Here in Torgau, there is also a public water hiking rest area for canoes, rowing, and motorboats with a slipway and direct access to the town center.
Between Torgau and Dommitzsch, the northernmost town of Saxony, many sandy shoals invite you to swim and relax.
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (100%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
The paddling route on the Elbe between Belgern and Dommitzsch can be planned as a 2-day route with a stopover in Torgau. Carrying boats overland on this route is not required.
The following route sections are recommended:
Belgern - Torgau
Length: approx. 15 km / Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Torgau - Dommitzsch
Length: approx. 20 km / Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Waterproof transport backpack, rain and sun protection, provisions, and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Accessible by car from Leipzig via the B87.
ParkingBelgern: Parking lot at Rolandpark, Mühlberger Straße
Torgau: Parking lot at the Elbe, Pestalozziweg
Dommitzsch: Dock of the Sportboating Club, Elbstraße
Public transportationBelgern: Bus
Torgau: Train, S-Bahn, Bus
Dommitzsch: Bus
By train from Leipzig Hbf (RE50) towards Torgau. Transfer in Torgau to bus to Belgern.
Author
Franziska Tiedtke
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Franziska Tiedtke
Safety guidelines
Safe and correct on the waters: Information on water hiking
Observe cable ferries in Belgern and Dommitzsch