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Cycle route · Groitzsch · Updated on 14 November 2026

Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute cycle route

Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute is a cycle route of 159.1 km from Groitzsch. Along the way you'll find 541 benches, 16 water fountains and refill points, 27 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute
Apelstein 14 · after 58.1 km
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Lutherdenkmal
Lutherdenkmal · after 8.2 km
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Denkmal den zuletzt gesichteten Wölfen (1720)
Denkmal den zuletzt gesichteten Wölfen (1720) · after 44.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 159.1 km
  • ± 5:20 h per stage
  • ↑ 195 m · ↓ 264 m
  • Hard per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Groitzsch

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet and bike pump.

  2. 8.2 km · 8 benches

    Lutherdenkmal

    8.2 km

    Public toilet

  3. 22.9 km · 22 benches

    Public toilet

    31.1 km

  4. 9.7 km · 7 benches

    2 public toilets

    40.8 km

  5. 1.7 km · 21 benches

    Public toilet

    42.5 km

  6. 203 m

    Water point

    42.7 km

  7. 2 km · 6 benches

    Denkmal den zuletzt gesichteten Wölfen (1720)

    44.7 km

    Memorial

  8. 1.9 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    46.7 km

  9. 2.1 km · 23 benches

    2 public toilets

    48.7 km

  10. 659 m · 41 benches

    Sachsenbrücke

    49.4 km

    Attraction

  11. 627 m · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    50 km

  12. 310 m

    Sächsisches Psychiatriemuseum

    50.3 km

    Museum

  13. 346 m

    Deutsches Kleingärtnermuseum

    50.7 km

    Museum

  14. 1.4 km · 61 benches

    Gedenkstein Louise Otto-Peters

    52.1 km

    Memorial

  15. 1.1 km · 39 benches

    Gohliser Schlösschen

    53.2 km

    2 water fountains and refill points

  16. 232 m · 6 benches

    Schillerhaus

    53.5 km

    Museum

  17. 2 km · 29 benches

    Apelstein 15

    55.4 km

    Memorial

  18. 500 m · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    55.9 km

  19. 1.9 km

    Apelstein 46

    57.8 km

    Memorial

  20. 345 m · bench

    Apelstein 14

    58.1 km

    Memorial

  21. 4.9 km · bench

    Public toilet

    63 km

  22. 13.7 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    76.7 km

  23. 17.5 km · 96 benches

    2 public toilets

    94.2 km

  24. 2.3 km · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    96.5 km

  25. 2.5 km · 3 benches

    Schloss Pouch

    99 km

    Castle

  26. 14.8 km · 13 benches

    1./2. Weltkrieg

    113.8 km

    Memorial

  27. 11.2 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    125 km

  28. 430 m

    Public toilet

    125.4 km

  29. 13.8 km · 32 benches

    5 water fountains and refill points

    139.2 km

  30. 161 m

    Public toilet and 3 water fountains and refill points

    139.4 km
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  1. 165 m

    Public toilet and 3 water fountains and refill points

    139.6 km

  2. 553 m · 6 benches

    3 public toilets and water point

    140.1 km

  3. 14.1 km · 13 benches

    Public toilet

    154.2 km

  4. 154 m · 2 benches

    futurea Science Center

    154.4 km

    2 public toilets

  5. 225 m · 11 benches

    Haus der Alltagsgeschichte and 1 more

    154.6 km

    Thomas Müntzer studierte hier

  6. 244 m · 6 benches

    Schloss Wittenberg

    154.8 km

    Public toilet and water point

  7. 4.3 km · 47 benches

    Finish

    159.1 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 28.5 kmBetween 96.5 km and 125 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

17 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 9 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (2)

  1. 1Kohle-Dampf-Licht [SN]86.4 km
  2. 2Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen [ST]72.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 195 m
Down
↓ 264 m
Highest point
152 m
Lowest point
65 m
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

159.1 km in total
  • Track: 66.1 km
  • Path: 38.1 km
  • Street: 25.6 km
  • Road: 12 km
  • Cycle path: 10.3 km
  • Busy road: 3.8 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 2.8 km
  • Steps (carry your bike): 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

159.1 km in total
  • Asphalt: 124.8 km
  • Gravel: 12.2 km
  • Paved: 10.5 km
  • Unpaved: 3.1 km
  • Natural: 1.6 km
  • Unknown: 6.5 km

About the cycle route Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute is a cycle route of 159.1 km that starts in Groitzsch. It does not end where it starts. You start in Großstolpen (bei Groitzsch) and finish in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Along the way you pass Lutherdenkmal (after 8.2 km), Denkmal den zuletzt gesichteten Wölfen (1720) (after 44.7 km) and Sachsenbrücke (after 49.4 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 195 m in total and descend 264 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 5:20 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (66.1 km), path (38.1 km) and street (25.6 km). Of the surface, 124.8 km asphalt and 12.2 km gravel. For 6.5 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 541 benches, 16 water fountains and refill points, 27 public toilets and 1 bike pump. The longest stretch without a toilet is 28.5 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Monument to the Battle of the NationsMonument to the Battle of the NationsAttraction · 3.7 km from the route
  2. 2St. Thomas ChurchSt. Thomas ChurchAttraction · 1 km from the route
  3. 3Museum of Fine ArtsMuseum of Fine ArtsMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  4. 4LutherhausLutherhausAttraction · 290 m from the route
  5. 5Old Town HallOld Town HallAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  6. 6Old Stock ExchangeOld Stock ExchangeAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  7. 7Old Weigh HouseOld Weigh HouseAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  8. 8Zeitgeschichtliches ForumZeitgeschichtliches ForumMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  9. 9Altes Bach-DenkmalAltes Bach-DenkmalMemorial · 956 m from the route
  10. 10Bach-Museum LeipzigBach-Museum LeipzigMuseum · 1 km from the route
  11. 11KönigshausKönigshausAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  12. 12GoethedenkmalGoethedenkmalMemorial · 1.2 km from the route
  13. 13Mädler PassageMädler PassageAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  14. 14MessehofMessehofAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  15. 15Alte NikolaischuleAlte NikolaischuleAttraction · 1.4 km from the route
  16. 16Antikenmuseum der Universität LeipzigAntikenmuseum der Universität LeipzigMuseum · 1.4 km from the route
  17. 17Mendelssohn-HausMendelssohn-HausMuseum · 1.8 km from the route
  18. 18KolonialsteinKolonialsteinMemorial · 3.4 km from the route
  19. 19Schloss OranienbaumSchloss OranienbaumCastle · 6.1 km from the route
  20. 20Fahrradkirche ZöbigkerFahrradkirche ZöbigkerRuins · 159 m from the route
  21. 21LuthergartenLuthergartenAttraction · 173 m from the route
  22. 22PegelturmPegelturmObservation tower · 209 m from the route
  23. 23HamlethausHamlethausAttraction · 217 m from the route
  24. 24Barockschloss DelitzschBarockschloss DelitzschAttraction · 248 m from the route
  25. 25PongolandPongolandAttraction · 311 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute?

Kohle-Dampf-Licht-Seen-Radroute is 159.1 km long, in 2 stages of 79.5 km on average. Allow ± 5:20 h per stage of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 2 stages of 79.5 km on average, 159.1 km in all. The shortest stage is 72.7 km, the longest 86.4 km.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Großstolpen (bei Groitzsch) to Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Groitzsch.

How hard is this route?

Hard per stage, with 98 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 27 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 28.5 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 16 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Lutherdenkmal, Denkmal den zuletzt gesichteten Wölfen (1720) and Sachsenbrücke.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 1 (86.4 km), with 11 points of interest along the route, such as Lutherdenkmal, Denkmal den zuletzt gesichteten Wölfen (1720) and Sachsenbrücke.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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