--- title: "Wehlen Cycling Church" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/cyclists-church-wehlen" description: "The church was built in 1883 and is centrally located on the market square, just a few meters from the banks of the Elbe. After the floods in 2002, it was extensively renovated and reopened as a cyclists' church in 2004. Since then, it has been open to anyone who wants to take a break along the way.The interior is simple and classicist in design. An organ from 1924, altar and pulpit form the focal point. Cyclists can leave their luggage, fill up with water and enjoy the silence of the space.The church is freely accessible during the day." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2560633/f58d81b2b62ca74aee8e1d71105b7f32c2ae0e1717a12376dd47beb32c9cfe89/stadt-wehlen-with-cyclists-church.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Wehlen Cycling Church ===================== - Church - Museum/art collection Stadt Wehlen with cyclists' church Interior view of a church with white walls, stained glass windows, wooden benches and an altar with a painting. Bright, calm atmosphere. Close-up of silver organ pipes with golden details, flanked by a wooden frame with decorative patterns. Small town view with half-timbered houses, church with high tower and river in the foreground, with a clear sky and spring-like atmosphere. Open church directly on the Elbe cycle path in Stadt Wehlen - a place to pause for cyclists and walkers. The church was built in 1883 and is centrally located on the market square, just a few meters from the banks of the Elbe. After the floods in 2002, it was extensively renovated and reopened as a cyclists' church in 2004. Since then, it has been open to anyone who wants to take a break along the way. The interior is simple and classicist in design. An organ from 1924, altar and pulpit form the focal point. Cyclists can leave their luggage, fill up with water and enjoy the silence of the space. The church is freely accessible during the day. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April to October daily 12:00 - 17:00 Closing times may be subject to change due to weather conditions. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for individual guests Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transportation. Bus route: 238, 239 Bus stop: Karl-Mark-Platz Footpath approx.: 3 minutes Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Handicraft - Museum/art collection - Leisure park Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas event - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Tours 10.91 km - Hiking 13.42 km - Hiking 13.42 km - Hiking Contact Markt 7 01829 Stadt Wehlen