--- title: "Kirnitzsch cycle path" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/kirnitzsch-radweg-krasna-lipa-bad-schandau" description: "Krásná Lípa - Kyjov - Hinterhermsdorf - Neumannmühle - Lichtenhain waterfall - Bad Schandau" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3398001/03f2342312ce4b7d45047b612e22d0a42451d9491f4bc4f2d39b082d078f5a90/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Kirnitzsch cycle path ===================== - 41.82 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Cycling - 4:10 h - 41.82 km - 170 m - 490 m - 115 m - 456 m - 341 m - - Start: Krásná Lípa railroad station - Destination: Bad Schandau train station The Kirnitzsch cycle path connects Saxony and Bohemia, leads through wild valleys, past rocks and mills - a nature experience between two countries! Krásná Lípa - Kyjov - Hinterhermsdorf - Neumannmühle - Lichtenhain waterfall - Bad Schandau Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (44%) Asphalt (36%) Gravel (12%) Trail (7%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The Kirnitzsch Cycle Route connects Saxony and Bohemia and follows the course of the Kirnitzsch from its source near Krásná Lípa in the Czech Republic to Bad Schandau on the Elbe. The route leads through the idyllic Kyjovské údolí (Khaatal) and passes small villages, dense forests and impressive sandstone cliffs of Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland. After crossing the border at Zadní Doubice, the trail follows the picturesque Kirnitzsch Valley, past old mills, the Lichtenhain waterfall and the historic Kirnitzsch Valley Railway. Again and again, you are treated to magnificent views of the rocky landscape and unspoiled nature. Numerous rest stops and inns along the route invite you to linger. The Kirnitzsch cycle path offers a unique experience of nature and combines cultural and scenic highlights from both countries - perfect for anyone who wants to actively discover the beauty of the border region. The end point is where the Kirnitzsch flows into the Elbe in Bad Schandau. Read more Equipment The cycle tour along the Kirnitzsch is suitable for trekking bikes, mountain bikes and gravel bikes, with or without a motor. Road bikes only get their money's worth from the road in the Kirnitzsch valley. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation****How to get there:** - From Bad Schandau with the to Rumburk - From Rumburk take the in the direction of Mladá Boleslav město Krásná Lípa The train journey from Bad Schandau to Krásná Lípa takes approx. 1.5 hours. Tickets can be purchased on the train, at the ticket machine or at the RVSOE Service Center at Bad Schandau National Park Station. You can pay in cash or by card on the train. We recommend taking cash with you. Adults pay 3.90€ for a single journey to Rumburk, 27 CZK (approx. 1,10€) and for the bicycle 100 CZK (4,00€; this is the , valid in the entire VVO and DUK area\*). For children up to the age of 18, a one-way ticket costs €2.10, students up to the age of 26 and senior citizens aged 65 and over pay €3.20. You can also obtain detailed information by calling 03501 7111-999. **Departure:** - (Meißen - Schöna) from Bad Schandau \*The refers to the German side, the includes the Ústí district on the Czech side. The is valid for both. This is worthwhile for longer day trips in the border region. We recommend purchasing individual tickets for this cycle tour. The Elbe-Labe bike ticket is valid all day. You can also find more information about tickets in Bohemian Switzerland . Read more Additional information The Kirnitzsch cycle path runs through the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. Please do not leave the path and follow the and help to ensure that the national park remains a habitat for plants, animals and people. Thank you for your consideration! Read more Safety guidelines The Kirnitzsch Valley Railway runs at regular intervals between the Lichtenhain Waterfall and the Bad Schandau spa gardens. Please watch out for the tracks on the road and the traffic! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/sightseeing - Festival - Mountainbike event - Place of interest - Information centre - Boat tours - Handicraft - Tours 29.64 km - Cycling 16.48 km - Cycling 80.55 km - Cycling Contact 407 46 Krásná Lípa Download GPX file - - - -