The most beautiful cycling routes

Discover Saxony by bike

Saxony is perfect for cycling, with many scenic cycle routes criss-crossing the region. All of them are well maintained and signposted. The choice is wide and includes gentle rides along the banks of the Elbe river, cycling through the rocky landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains or routes that take in Saxony’s cultural treasures. Be inspired by our choice of the most beautiful routes, hire a bike or e-bike and get going!

Road and gravel bike rides

Conquer the Stoneman Miriquidi

Saxony’s Ultimate Road Bike Challenge

Looking for the ultimate road biking adventure? The Stoneman Miriquidi is more than just a ride - it’s a test of endurance, determination and the sheer thrill of cycling through Saxony’s breathtaking landscapes.

Spanning 290 kilometres with an elevation gain of 4,900 metres, this legendary route takes you over 13 demanding climbs and through 13 checkpoints, weaving through the scenic Czech Eger Valley and across the majestic Ore Mountains.

Divided into three challenging stages, the Stoneman Miriquidi pushes your limits - but rewards you with awe-inspiring panoramas and an unforgettable sense of achievement.

Are you ready to take on this extraordinary challenge and experience Saxony like never before?

RockHead - Your Gravel Bike Adventure in Saxony

2 regions - 320 kilometres - 4.660 metre elevation gain

Steep climbs, exhilarating descents and stunning rock formations - the RockHead gravel bike tour is an adventure like no other. Ride through the rugged, untouched landscapes of Upper Lusatia and Saxon Switzerland, where breathtaking vistas, charming historic villages and dramatic rock formations create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable journey.

Covering 320 kilometres with 4,660 meters of elevation gain, this diverse route blends gravel, tarmac and natural trails, offering the perfect mix of challenge and freedom. Set your own pace, embrace the adventure and experience the wild beauty of Saxony on two wheels.

Are you ready to take on RockHead?

The most beautiful cycle routes at a glance

450,67 km

Elbe Cycle Route - in Flow with the River

Bad Schandau

© Felix Meyer, Koordinierungsstelle Elberadweg Süd
95,19 km

“Neuseenland” Cycle Route

Markkleeberg

© CC-BY | Tom Williger, LEIPZIG REGION, www.tomwilliger.de
58,05 km

“Obstland” Route

Leisnig

© CC-BY | Christian Hüller, www.christianhueller.de, LEIPZIG REGION
156,54 km

Oder-Neisse Cycle Route

Zittau

© CC-BY-SA | Schunack, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
188,76 km

Lakeland Route – Landscape in development

Hoyerswerda

© CC-BY-SA | Christina Czach, Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz
122,62 km

Spree Cycle Route – From the River’s Source to Local Lakes

Niedercunnersdorf

© CC0 | Philipp Herfort, Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH
134,01 km

Grüner Ring Leipzig

Böhlen

© CC-BY | Philipp Kirschner, www.pkfotografie.com, LEIPZIG REGION
92,92 km

Coal I Steam I Light cycle route

Bitterfeld-Wolfen

© CC-BY | Christian Hüller, www.christianhueller.de, LEIPZIG REGION

Go cycling in Saxony!

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