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Routes Germany Saale-Unstrut Elster cycling path between Pegau and Schkeuditz
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Elster cycling path between Pegau and Schkeuditz

Bicycle Touring · Saale-Unstrut
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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 53.2 km
3:35 h
3 m
47 m
138 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.

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Update: November 15, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
138 m
Lowest point
91 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.92%Dirt road 0.17%Path 1.19%Unknown 97.70%
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0.5 km
Dirt road
0.1 km
Path
0.6 km
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52 km
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‘Elsterradweg’ from Pegau to Schkeuditz on leipzig.region.travel

Start

Pegau (137 m)
Coordinates:
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51.125345, 12.215867
DMS
51°07'31.2"N 12°12'57.1"E
UTM
33U 305181 5667450
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Destination

Schkeuditz

Turn-by-turn 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

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Public transport

Pegau: Pegau train station: train

Schkeuditz: train station Schkeuditz: S-Bahn

Coordinates

DD
51.125345, 12.215867
DMS
51°07'31.2"N 12°12'57.1"E
UTM
33U 305181 5667450
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
53.2 km
Duration
3:35 h
Ascent
3 m
Descent
47 m
Highest point
138 m
Lowest point
91 m
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