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The 42-kilometre stage one starts in Stadt Wehlen and takes you along the left bank of the Elbe through Saxon Switzerland to Bad Schandau.
Start und Ziel dieser Etappe liegen am Ufer der Elbe. Gut befahrbare Waldwege führen dich von der malerisch gelegenen Stadt Wehlen, über einige Höhenmeter und aussichtsreiche Höhenrücken bis nach Bad Schandau.
Stadt Wehlen railway station
Bad Schandau railway station
Gravel or mountain bike, bike helmet, bike goggles, repair kit, rain cover, mini pump, bike lock, moisture-wicking jersey
Rock it: A detour to the Nikolsdorfer Wände provides a pure Elbe sandstone feeling. The Leupoldishain forest adventure centre opposite is also worth a visit, not only for the adventure stations in the outdoor area, but also for the panoramic view of Königstein Fortress and the Lilienstein.
Plan your route to the starting point in Stadt Wehlen with Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/HP9HpkPNTeLcuVnN9
Schöne Aussicht car park in Stadt Wehlen (ferry ride required)
Elbe car park in Stadt Wehlen (ferry ride required)
Arrival:
S-Bahn S1 (Meißen - Schöna) to Stadt Wehlen
Saxonia Express (Leipzig - Schöna) to Stadt Wehlen, only on Saturdays in the summer season
Departure:
S-Bahn S1 (Meißen - Schöna) from Bad Schandau
Saxonia Express (Leipzig - Schöna) from Bad Schandau, only on Saturdays in the summer season
Eurocity ((Budapest -) Prague - Berlin (- Hamburg)) from Bad Schandau
Nightjet (night train Prague - Zurich) from Bad Schandau
European Sleeper (night train Prague - Brussels) from Bad Schandau
When you stay overnight in Stadt Wehlen, Königstein or Bad Schandau (as well as other places in Saxon Switzerland), you will also receive the mobile guest card. With this card, you can use public transport, including the S-Bahn, buses and ferries, free of charge in the tariff zones of Saxon Switzerland. The Kirnitzschtal railway is also included. An additional bike ticket must be purchased for your bike. You can find more information here.
Tourist information Stadt Wehlen: Tel. +49 (0)35024 70414
Bad Schandau Tourist Information Centre: Tel. +49 (0)35022 90030
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