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Cycle route · Zittau · Updated on 14 November 2026

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge cycle route

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge is a cycle route of 112.4 km from Zittau. Along the way you'll find 320 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 10 public toilets and 1 honesty box.

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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.

  • 112.4 km
  • ± 7:30 h
  • ↑ 1,097 m · ↓ 1,036 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Zittau

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 1 km · 26 benches

    Kreuzkirche and 1 more

    1 km

    Großes Zittauer Fastentuch 1472

  3. 341 m · 17 benches

    Blumenuhr

    1.4 km

    Public toilet

  4. 11.3 km · 91 benches

    Public toilet

    12.7 km

  5. 6.5 km · 24 benches

    Weberstube

    19.2 km

    Museum

  6. 933 m · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    20.1 km

  7. 3.9 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet and honesty box

    24 km

  8. 1.4 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet and 2 water fountains and refill points

    25.4 km

  9. 244 m · 2 benches

    Volkskunde- und Mühlenmuseum

    25.7 km

    Public toilet

  10. 3.7 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    29.3 km

  11. 1.1 km · 15 benches

    Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum

    30.4 km

    Museum

  12. 4.9 km · 11 benches

    Kanitz-Kyawsche Gruft

    35.3 km

    Attraction

  13. 584 m

    Schloss Hainewalde and 1 more

    35.9 km

    Wasserschloss Hainewalde

  14. 10.7 km · 10 benches

    Wetterstudio Ost - "Zittauer Gebirge"

    46.6 km

    Museum

  15. 21.2 km · 16 benches

    Public toilet

    67.8 km

  16. 13.3 km · 29 benches

    Ecce-Homo

    81.1 km

    Memorial

  17. 25.5 km · 36 benches

    Public toilet

    106.6 km

  18. 5.7 km · 10 benches

    Finish

    112.4 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 38.9 kmBetween 67.8 km and 106.6 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

11 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 3 more along the route are on the map.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,097 m
Down
↓ 1,036 m
Highest point
521 m
Lowest point
235 m
  • 5-10% slope · 8.5 km
  • 10-15% slope · 565 m

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

112.4 km in total
  • Street: 49.4 km
  • Road: 21.2 km
  • Track: 17.7 km
  • Busy road: 10.7 km
  • Path: 9.7 km
  • Cycle path: 3.2 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 125 m
  • Unknown: 25 m

Surfaces

112.4 km in total
  • Asphalt: 80.4 km
  • Gravel: 8 km
  • Paved: 3.6 km
  • Unpaved: 1.3 km
  • Unknown: 18.8 km

About the cycle route Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge

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

Where do you cycle?

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge is a cycle route of 112.4 km that starts in Zittau. It does not end where it starts. You start in Zittau and finish in Sebnitz. Along the way you pass Kreuzkirche (after 1 km), Großes Zittauer Fastentuch 1472 (after 1.1 km) and Blumenuhr (after 1.4 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,097 m in total and descend 1,036 m. Allow ± 7:30 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is street (49.4 km), road (21.2 km) and track (17.7 km). Of the surface, 80.4 km asphalt and 8 km gravel. For 18.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 320 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 10 public toilets and 1 honesty box. You can fill your bottle after 25.4 km and after 25.5 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 38.9 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge

Cycle routes nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Hrad GrabštejnHrad GrabštejnAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  2. 2Nejsevernější bod České republikyNejsevernější bod České republikyAttraction · 1.9 km from the route
  3. 3HighwoodHighwoodViewpoint · 3.2 km from the route
  4. 4sv. Šebestiánsv. ŠebestiánMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  5. 5sv. Rozáliesv. RozálieMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  6. 6sv. Rochsv. RochMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  7. 7sv. Jan Nepomuckýsv. Jan NepomuckýMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  8. 8sv. Vojtěchsv. VojtěchMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  9. 9sv. Václavsv. VáclavMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  10. 10sv. Annasv. AnnaMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  11. 11sv. Josefsv. JosefMemorial · 3.9 km from the route
  12. 12Obětem fašismuObětem fašismuMemorial · 4.2 km from the route
  13. 13Ruins of Schomberg chateauRuins of Schomberg chateauRuins · 9.6 km from the route
  14. 14Nun's RockNun's RockViewpoint · 427 m from the route
  15. 15Pomník padlým v 1. světové válcePomník padlým v 1. světové válceMemorial · 3.1 km from the route
  16. 16rozhledna Tanečníce;rozhledna Tanečnicerozhledna Tanečníce;rozhledna TanečniceObservation tower · 3.3 km from the route
  17. 17Panna Maria NeposkvrněnáPanna Maria NeposkvrněnáRuins · 4.1 km from the route
  18. 18Zámek ŠluknovZámek ŠluknovAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  19. 19MemorialMemorialMemorial · 4.7 km from the route
  20. 20MemorialMemorialMemorial · 4.7 km from the route
  21. 21Schloss GaußigSchloss GaußigCastle · 4.8 km from the route
  22. 22kaple Kalváriekaple KalvárieAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  23. 23KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 5.5 km from the route
  24. 24Old Hawk's CastleOld Hawk's CastleRuins · 5.5 km from the route
  25. 25štola Jana Evangelistyštola Jana EvangelistyMuseum · 5.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge?

Radfernweg Sächsische Mittelgebirge is 112.4 km long. Allow ± 7:30 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route runs from Zittau to Sebnitz.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Zittau.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 1,097 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 10 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 38.9 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kreuzkirche, Großes Zittauer Fastentuch 1472 and Blumenuhr.

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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