The Royal Roads of Saxony
Pirna Round Trip - 3 Postal Monuments, 4 Castles
This 38km ride heads from Pirna along the Elbe through the heart of Saxony Switzerland. From Königstein, with its mighty fortress, the ride heads inland over some hills to the old spa town of Berggieshübel. Then it's downhill back to Pirna, past Zehista castle along the way.
7 Royal Postal Monuments Around Dresden
We start in Dresden and ride on the Elberradweg to Pirna. From there it's up to Dohna and up some hills to Dippoldiswalde. Then Rabenau, through the forest to Tharandt and through Wilsdruff on the way back to Dresden.
Discover the Tradition and Beauty of 1720s Saxony by bike or car
Castles
Hubs
Royal Postal Markers
Routes
Castles
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There are hundreds of castles & palaces throughout Saxony, many of them undiscovered. From posh palaces of the king to medieval castles of robber knights, the Royal Roads connect them all together
Hubs
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There are over 163 hubs, located where the royal Saxon postal monuments are, usually in the market square of towns or cities. Hubs connect the routes and serve as central meeting points along the network, where hotels, restaurants and transportation is available
Royal Postal Markers
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The main postal routes had sandstone markers along the roads. There are three types: quarter mile, half mile and full mile markers. A royal Saxon ‘mile’ is about 9.5km in length.
Routes
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The routes connecting the hubs follow the ancient network along Germany’s world class cycling and driving infrastructure. You can travel along our favorite routes & tours or use our digital map. You will be able to create your own routes & itineraries on our site soon
Discover our routes
The Royal Roads of Saxony bring to life a European cultural gem and is an ideal way to enjoy one of Germany’s most undiscovered yet fascinating regions. Our digital map recreates the 1720s maps and lets people experience the historic cities & towns, castles and beautiful European landscape in the same way as travelers using the royal horse carriages did in the eighteenth century
View the MapHow to use the Royal Roads
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View the Map
Get an overview of the Royal Roads network by using our digital mapView the Map - Get an overview of the Royal Roads network by using our digital map
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Explore our destinations
Click on a hub, castle or other points of interest to find places you want to discover
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Ride hub to hub
Use our tracks to travel from hub to hub like they did in the 1700s. Later, you'll be able to combine the tracks to create your own routes
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Choose one of our routes or tours
We create routes and tours along the Royal Road network for all kinds of different travelers and preferences
Browse some of our favorite routes & places
Hubs
Tracks
Routes
Castle
Pirna Round Trip - 3 Postal Monuments, 4 Castles
This 38km ride heads from Pirna along the Elbe through the heart of Saxony Switzerland. From Königstein, with its mighty fortress, the ride heads inland over some hills to the old spa town of Berggieshübel. Then it's downhill back to Pirna, past Zehista castle along the way.
7 Royal Postal Monuments Around Dresden
We start in Dresden and ride on the Elberradweg to Pirna. From there it's up to Dohna and up some hills to Dippoldiswalde. Then Rabenau, through the forest to Tharandt and through Wilsdruff on the way back to Dresden.
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