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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.
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.
Pegau
Schkeuditz
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
Anschlussmöglichkeiten:
Pegau: Pegau train station: train
Schkeuditz: train station Schkeuditz: S-Bahn
‘Elsterradweg’ from Pegau to Schkeuditz on leipzig.region.travel
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