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Long Distance Cycling recommended route Long Distance Cycling  · Leipzig region

Elster cycling path between Pegau and Schkeuditz

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    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.
    moderate
    Distance 53.4 km
    3:35 h
    26 m
    72 m
    137 m
    91 m
    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.

    Author’s recommendation

    Connection options:

    www.leipzig.travel/radfahren

    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
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    137 m
    Lowest point
    91 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 8.31%Dirt road 23.97%Path 1.85%Road 0.54%Unknown 65.30%
    Asphalt
    4.4 km
    Dirt road
    12.8 km
    Path
    988 m
    Road
    292 m
    Unknown
    34.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Beer garden BIERATERIE Groitzsch at the AbenteuerGOLFplatz
    Biergarten am Hafen Pier 1

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    ‘Elsterradweg’ from Pegau to Schkeuditz on leipzig.region.travel

    Roadbook

    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

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Pegau: Pegau train station: train

    Schkeuditz: train station Schkeuditz: S-Bahn

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    Elster cycling path between Pegau and Schkeuditz

    Directions

    By car: Follow the B2 to Leipziger Vorstadt in Pegau

    Parking

    Pegau: Town hall or train station

    Schkeuditz: Market square or town hall square

    Coordinates

    DD
    51.125419, 12.215911
    DMS
    51°07'31.5"N 12°12'57.3"E
    UTM
    33U 305184 5667458
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Bicycle helmet, rain and sun protection, provisions and water, bicycle lights in the dark.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    53.4 km
    Duration
    3:35 h
    Ascent
    26 m
    Descent
    72 m
    Highest point
    137 m
    Lowest point
    91 m
    Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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