EMJ #119 Complete Roadbook
EPIC MOTO JOURNEY · ROUTE #119

Saxon Bohemia Loop

Dresden · Saxon Switzerland · Ore Mountains · Karlovy Vary · Tisá · Görlitz · Dresden

881 km
547 mi
6 Stages
Moderate
May-October

EMJ Route #119 is an 881 km cross-border loop built around Saxon Switzerland, the Czech and German Ore Mountains, the Elbe Sandstones and Upper Lusatia. The accepted GPX deliberately uses different western corridors on the outbound and return legs, removing the duplicated-road problem that affected the earlier draft.

Six stages keep every riding day below the current EMJ 200 km operating ceiling. The result is a route with time for fortresses, spa towns, mining heritage, sandstone walks and historic centres rather than a sequence of long transit days. The strongest riding comes in the Erzgebirge; the strongest destination experiences are Karlovy Vary, Tisá, Görlitz and Dresden.

The route is all-paved in intent, but mountain weather and road works can change quickly. Recheck live conditions immediately before travel and treat the downloadable navigation geometry as a planning aid rather than a substitute for current road signs and closures.

Route at a glance

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STAGE 1

Dresden → Litoměřice

99 km / 61 mi · 2 h 20 · Easy–Moderate
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EMJ Rider Intelligence

Dresden → Litoměřice riding brief

EMJ planning estimates are separated from live facts. Recheck road, weather and fuel information 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day.

Checked 04 Sep 2026

Riding Timeline

99 km / 61 miDepart 08:30–09:00Moving ≈2 h 20Elapsed ≈6–7 h with stopsTarget 15:00–16:00

Suggested rhythm: early scenic stop, coffee/fuel check before the technical middle section, 60–90 minute lunch, then one short photo/POI stop before check-in.

Rider Effort Profile

Effort 2/5Pillion: Good

Assessment considers curve density, road width, exposure, visibility, surface changes and accumulated concentration. Wet weather raises the effort by roughly one level on the shaded mountain sections.

Fuel Plan

Primary: start full at Shell Hansastraße 62, Dresden. Backup: refuel in Děčín before the final Elbe run if range is below 180 km.

Opening hours, card acceptance and fuel grades are dynamic. Never treat a published station as guaranteed without a same-day check.

Critical Sections

  • Königstein → Hřensko: tourist traffic, shaded bends and damp surfaces after rain.
  • Hřensko → Děčín: narrow Elbe-valley traffic corridor; allow for cyclists and coaches.
  • Děčín → Litoměřice: urban approaches and tram/rail interfaces require concentration.

Bad-weather / Closure Plan

If the sandstone/Elbe corridor is affected by weather or closure, stay on signed lower main-road corridors toward Děčín/Litoměřice. This is an unvalidated emergency planning corridor, not an EMJ GPX + ITN alternative.

The ride

The loop leaves Dresden along the Elbe, using Pillnitz as a gentle transition from city streets into the sandstone landscape. Königstein and Hřensko define the day visually: fortress walls, table mountains and the narrow river corridor create an immediate sense of crossing from Saxony into Bohemia.

Beyond Děčín the route follows the Elbe south towards Litoměřice. The riding is accessible rather than technical, but tourist traffic around Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland can reduce average speed. The compact distance is intentional: it leaves room for a proper stop at Königstein or Hřensko and an unhurried arrival walk in Litoměřice.

Use the day to settle into the route rhythm rather than chase mileage. River-valley temperatures can differ sharply from the plateaus above, and the sandstone area is especially attractive early or late in the day.

Route sequence

Fuel & services

Shell Dresden Hansastraße

≈ 1 km from Stage start
Hansastr. 62, 01097 Dresden
Mon–Fri 06:00–21:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–21:00

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POIs

Dresden Neumarkt

Baroque heart of Dresden and a natural start point.

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Pillnitz Palace

Riverside palace complex on the Elbe.

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Königstein Fortress

Clifftop fortress above the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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Elbe Valley at Königstein

Table-mountain scenery and river views.

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Hřensko

Gateway to Bohemian Switzerland on the Elbe.

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Děčín Castle

Prominent castle above the Elbe and Ploučnice.

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Porta Bohemica

Elbe gorge landscape approaching Litoměřice.

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Mírové náměstí Litoměřice

Large historic square at the overnight stop.

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St Stephen Cathedral Litoměřice

Baroque cathedral on Cathedral Hill.

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Kalich Tower Litoměřice

Distinctive chalice-shaped town landmark.

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Hotels

Hotel Roosevelt Litoměřice

Hotel Roosevelt Litoměřice

Booking.com 7.5/10 · 567 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Quiet central option a few minutes from the historic centre; the official hotel states free parking on the premises.

A practical motorcycle stop with a central location and on-site parking. Recent Booking.com feedback scores the location strongly; facilities are simpler than the more upscale stops on this route.

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Hotel Apollon Litoměřice

Hotel Apollon Litoměřice

Booking.com 7.7/10 · 504 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Small hotel about 200 m from the main square; its official site confirms secure covered bicycle storage and an online reservation form.

A straightforward centre-based choice. Recent reviews emphasise cleanliness, breakfast and convenient access; check motorcycle parking arrangements directly because the hotel specifically documents bicycle storage.

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Hotel Dejmalik

Hotel Dejmalik

Booking.com 7.5/10 · 855 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Historic-centre hotel on Sovova with free parking listed by Booking.com.

A useful alternative close to the square, with location and breakfast repeatedly highlighted. The current Booking.com listing includes free parking; confirm the exact motorcycle space with the property before arrival.

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Restaurants

Radniční sklípek Litoměřice

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Dobra Basta Litoměřice

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews. Official reservation form; submit at least 24 h ahead for assured processing.

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Kavárna Káva s párou Litoměřice

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews. Official table-reservation form available.

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Local flavours

North Bohemia: look for Czech pub classics, regional cheeses and local beer. The Litoměřice area sits close to the historic Bohemian wine region; ask locally for current producers and opening times.

Activities

Litoměřice Castle

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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St Stephen Cathedral Litoměřice

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Kalich Tower Litoměřice

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Arrival walking tour

Litoměřice arrival walkOpen linear route through the historic core
4–6 stops
~45–75 min excluding visits
STAGE 2

Litoměřice → Karlovy Vary

164 km / 102 mi · 3 h 35 · Moderate
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EMJ Rider Intelligence

Litoměřice → Karlovy Vary riding brief

EMJ planning estimates are separated from live facts. Recheck road, weather and fuel information 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day.

Checked 04 Sep 2026

Riding Timeline

164 km / 102 miDepart 08:00–08:30Moving ≈3 h 40Elapsed ≈7–8 h with stopsTarget 15:30–16:30

Suggested rhythm: early scenic stop, coffee/fuel check before the technical middle section, 60–90 minute lunch, then one short photo/POI stop before check-in.

Rider Effort Profile

Effort 3/5Pillion: Good with regular breaks

Assessment considers curve density, road width, exposure, visibility, surface changes and accumulated concentration. Wet weather raises the effort by roughly one level on the shaded mountain sections.

Fuel Plan

Primary: start full in Litoměřice. Preferred late-stage refill: Shell Jáchymovská, Karlovy Vary (published 06:00–22:00). Backup: refuel in Teplice/Litvínov before committing to the higher Ore Mountains.

Opening hours, card acceptance and fuel grades are dynamic. Never treat a published station as guaranteed without a same-day check.

Critical Sections

  • Litvínov → Klíny: climbing forest roads, variable shade and reduced sight lines.
  • Měděnec → Klínovec → Boží Dar: exposed high terrain; wind, fog and rapid temperature changes are possible.
  • Jáchymov descent: tighter bends and settlement traffic after a long technical section.

Bad-weather / Closure Plan

If the high Ore Mountains are unsuitable, descend early to the Czech I/13 / lower signed corridor and continue toward Karlovy Vary using current navigation. Unvalidated emergency planning corridor only.

Last Conditions Check

Checked 04 Sep 2026. No route-specific closure is asserted here solely from absence of a warning. Check the official/live sources below 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day when weather warrants.

The ride

Stage 2 turns west across the North Bohemian basin before climbing decisively into the Krušné hory. Teplice and Litvínov are transitional anchors; after them the road character changes as the route reaches higher villages, open ridges and the mountain country around Měděnec, Klínovec and Boží Dar.

The highest section is the day’s main rider focus. Weather can shift quickly and summer weekends bring recreational traffic, so the goal is smooth progress rather than speed. Jáchymov then provides a long descent into the spa basin before the final kilometres into Karlovy Vary.

The stage is comfortably under the 200 km EMJ ceiling on the supplied GPX and balances a full mountain-riding experience with enough time to explore the colonnades after check-in.

Route sequence

Fuel & services

ORLEN Teplice Prosetice

≈ 31 km from Stage start
E442, Prosetice, 415 01 Teplice
Published 24 h

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OMV Karlovy Vary Pobřežní

≈ 161 km from Stage start
Pobřežní 22, 360 01 Karlovy Vary
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POIs

Teplice Castle

Spa-town castle and central landmark.

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Litvínov

Gateway from the basin into the Ore Mountains.

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Hora Svaté Kateřiny

High ridge village on the Czech Ore Mountains.

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Měděnec

High plateau village with broad Ore Mountain views.

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Klínovec

Highest summit of the Czech Ore Mountains.

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Boží Dar

High-altitude village on the German border.

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Mill Colonnade Karlovy Vary

Iconic colonnade in the spa centre.

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Hot Spring Colonnade Karlovy Vary

Main hot-spring landmark.

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Grandhotel Pupp frontage

Landmark at the southern end of the spa promenade.

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Hotels

Hotel Romance

Hotel Romance

Booking.com 9.1/10 · 2,337 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Art Nouveau hotel in the spa centre close to the Market Colonnade.

The strongest central-position choice in this set, with excellent recent scores for location and cleanliness. Central spa-zone access is excellent; confirm motorcycle parking before booking because the historic core has constrained access.

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Hotel Ontario

Hotel Ontario

Booking.com 9.2/10 · 1,640 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Historic hotel above the Mill Colonnade with camera-monitored private parking beside the building.

A highly rated central option with an excellent location score and free private parking reported by Booking.com. The hillside position is quieter than the busiest spa streets while remaining walkable to the colonnades.

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Grandhotel Ambassador Národní Dům

Grandhotel Ambassador Národní Dům

Large historic hotel on T. G. Masaryka with spa facilities and private parking listed by Booking.com.

A full-service city option with 24-hour reception, wellness facilities and private parking. It works well for riders who want an easy evening in central Karlovy Vary; confirm the current parking fee and motorcycle access when booking.

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Restaurants

Le Marché Karlovy Vary

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews. Official online reservation form; advance booking is requested.

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Restaurace Promenáda Karlovy Vary

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Tusculum Karlovy Vary

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Local flavours

Karlovy Vary: spa wafers, Czech beer and the city’s famous herbal liqueur Becherovka. Keep alcohol for after the bike is parked.

Activities

Home of Becherovka Visitor Center Guided Tour

50 min · 4.6/5 · 317 reviews at verification

Exact Karlovy Vary activity starting in the city centre; practical after check-in if the selected time fits the riding day.

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Diana Observation Tower Karlovy Vary

Check current admission / opening times

Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Moser Visitor Centre Karlovy Vary

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Arrival walking tour

Karlovy Vary arrival walkOpen linear route through the historic core
4–6 stops
~45–75 min excluding visits
STAGE 3

Karlovy Vary → Marienberg

191 km / 119 mi · 4 h 10 · Moderate–Challenging
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EMJ Rider Intelligence

Karlovy Vary → Marienberg riding brief

EMJ planning estimates are separated from live facts. Recheck road, weather and fuel information 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day.

Checked 04 Sep 2026

Riding Timeline

191 km / 119 miDepart 08:00–08:30Moving ≈4 h 20Elapsed ≈7.5–8.5 h with stopsTarget 16:00–17:00

Suggested rhythm: early scenic stop, coffee/fuel check before the technical middle section, 60–90 minute lunch, then one short photo/POI stop before check-in.

Rider Effort Profile

Effort 4/5Pillion: Suitable for experienced pillion

Assessment considers curve density, road width, exposure, visibility, surface changes and accumulated concentration. Wet weather raises the effort by roughly one level on the shaded mountain sections.

Fuel Plan

Primary: Shell Jáchymovská, Karlovy Vary before departure (published 06:00–22:00). Backup: use a signed station in the Schwarzenberg/Annaberg corridor before the final Marienberg leg.

Opening hours, card acceptance and fuel grades are dynamic. Never treat a published station as guaranteed without a same-day check.

Critical Sections

  • Loket → Nejdek → Pernink: frequent direction changes and shaded forest surfaces.
  • Johanngeorgenstadt border sector: narrow mountain roads and changing surface character.
  • Schwarzenberg → Annaberg-Buchholz → Marienberg: sustained concentration late in the day with town traffic between technical sections.

Bad-weather / Closure Plan

In poor mountain weather, abandon the higher cross-border ridge line and use lower signed B-road corridors toward Annaberg-Buchholz/Marienberg. Unvalidated emergency planning corridor only.

The ride

From Karlovy Vary the route first visits Loket, then deliberately avoids retracing the previous day by turning north-west through quiet Czech border country and crossing into the German Erzgebirge. This is the stage that fixes the earlier western-side duplication: the return uses a different geographic spine through Luby, Muldenhammer and Johanngeorgenstadt.

Schwarzenberg and Annaberg-Buchholz bring a strong mining-town identity to the middle of the day. Roads are generally paved and rewarding, but the accumulated bends and forest shade make this the most concentration-heavy stage of the loop.

Marienberg is a logical overnight because its Renaissance grid and mining heritage fit the route rather than feeling like a purely logistical stop. Arrive with enough daylight for the square and old town.

Route sequence

Fuel & services

Aral Annaberg-Buchholz

≈ 170 km from Stage start
Chemnitzer Straße 34, 09456 Annaberg-Buchholz
Published 24 h

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Shell Marienberg

≈ 183 km from Stage start
Am Lautengrund 1, 09496 Marienberg
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POIs

Loket Castle

Medieval castle above the Ohře.

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Ohře Valley at Loket

Tight river bend around the historic town.

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Nejdek

Northern approach into the western Ore Mountains.

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Muldenhammer

Wooded German Ore Mountain corridor.

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Johanngeorgenstadt

Historic mining town at the Czech border.

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Schwarzenberg Castle

Castle and old town above the Schwarzwasser.

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Annaberg-Buchholz

UNESCO-linked mining heritage town.

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St Anne Church Annaberg-Buchholz

Major late-Gothic hall church.

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Marienberg Marktplatz

Large regular Renaissance market square.

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Hotels

Hotel Weißes Roß Marienberg

Hotel Weißes Roß Marienberg

Booking.com 8.4/10 · 313 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Historic central Marienberg hotel with regional restaurants and free private parking.

The most convenient town-centre base of the three. Current Booking.com information confirms free private parking and a strong location score, useful after the longer mountain stage.

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Berghotel Drei Brüder Höhe

Berghotel Drei Brüder Höhe

Booking.com 7.8/10 · 1,365 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Forest-edge mountain hotel outside Marienberg with free on-site parking.

A quieter option for riders who prefer to stay out of town. Current reviews rate the location particularly well; the trade-off is that an evening walk in central Marienberg requires extra transport.

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Landgasthof Waldeck

Landgasthof Waldeck

Booking.com 8.8/10 · 192 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Country guesthouse and restaurant in the Marienberg area with free on-site private parking.

A quiet rural alternative with strong recent scores for staff, cleanliness and breakfast. Booking.com confirms free private parking; the more remote setting suits riders who prefer a calm overnight rather than a town-centre evening.

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Restaurants

Hirtsteinbaude

Saxon / mountain inn

Mountain-inn option near Marienberg. The official site publishes day-by-day opening hours and a reservation action; check the riding-day schedule because closing times vary.

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Kartoffelhaus Marienberg

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Restaurant Roßtunnel Marienberg

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Local flavours

Erzgebirge: hearty Saxon mountain cooking, potato dishes and regional beer fit the colder highland climate. Try local specialities around the market rather than adding an unnecessary detour.

Activities

Museum sächsisch-böhmisches Erzgebirge Marienberg

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Pferdegöpel Rudolphschacht Marienberg

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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AQUA MARIEN Marienberg

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Arrival walking tour

Marienberg arrival walkOpen linear route through the historic core
4–6 stops
~45–75 min excluding visits
STAGE 4

Marienberg → Tisá

103 km / 64 mi · 2 h 35 · Moderate
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EMJ Rider Intelligence

Marienberg → Tisá riding brief

EMJ planning estimates are separated from live facts. Recheck road, weather and fuel information 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day.

Checked 04 Sep 2026

Riding Timeline

103 km / 64 miDepart 08:30–09:00Moving ≈2 h 40Elapsed ≈6–7 h with stopsTarget 15:00–16:00

Suggested rhythm: early scenic stop, coffee/fuel check before the technical middle section, 60–90 minute lunch, then one short photo/POI stop before check-in.

Rider Effort Profile

Effort 3/5Pillion: Good

Assessment considers curve density, road width, exposure, visibility, surface changes and accumulated concentration. Wet weather raises the effort by roughly one level on the shaded mountain sections.

Fuel Plan

Start full in Marienberg. Preferred backup is a larger-town station before Altenberg/Tisá; do not rely on small mountain-village pumps late in the day.

Opening hours, card acceptance and fuel grades are dynamic. Never treat a published station as guaranteed without a same-day check.

Critical Sections

  • Seiffen → Neuhausen → Altenberg: rolling highland roads with forest shade and local tourist traffic.
  • Altenberg → Tisá: exposed border plateau where fog and crosswind can change quickly.
  • Tisá access: narrow local roads and walkers near the sandstone formations.

Bad-weather / Closure Plan

If the high eastern Erzgebirge is affected, descend to lower signed routes before the border and approach Tisá only when local conditions allow. Unvalidated emergency planning corridor only.

The ride

A shorter stage is used deliberately between Marienberg and Tisá. The route crosses the eastern Ore Mountains through Seiffen, the Czech border forest and Altenberg before dropping towards one of the most distinctive sandstone landscapes in North Bohemia.

The compact distance gives the day a different rhythm: fewer kilometres, more time on foot. Tisá Walls are worth treating as a genuine visit rather than a photograph from the bike, and the area’s rock labyrinths are best enjoyed before the late-day crowds.

This stage also acts as a clean geographic hinge between the Ore Mountains and the Elbe Sandstones. It stays on the accepted GPX and keeps the following day below 200 km without forcing a fast-road shortcut.

Route sequence

Fuel & services

STAR Altenberg

≈ 73 km from Stage start
Dresdner Straße 15, 01773 Altenberg
Mon–Fri 05:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 06:00–22:00

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POIs

Seiffen

Woodcraft village in the eastern Ore Mountains.

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Český Jiřetín

Cross-border mountain village and forest corridor.

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Altenberg

High Ore Mountain town and former mining area.

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Tisá Walls

Sandstone rock city at the end of the stage.

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Great Tisá Walls

Main sandstone towers and narrow passages.

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Small Tisá Walls

Compact western section of the rock town.

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Ostrov Rocks

Quieter sandstone landscape east of Tisá.

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Děčínský Sněžník view area

High table-mountain views over the Elbe Sandstones.

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Tisá centre

Practical overnight base beside the rock walls.

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Hotels

Hotel Ostrov

Hotel Ostrov

Booking.com 9.0/10 · 1,515 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Four-star forest hotel at Ostrov u Tisé; its official material documents monitored parking and an on-site restaurant.

The strongest all-round overnight choice for this nature-focused stop. Current guest feedback is very strong and the isolated setting suits an early next-morning start; reserve dinner if arriving late.

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Hotel Camelot Tisá

Hotel Camelot Tisá

Booking.com 8.8/10 · 82 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Small local hotel in Tisá with restaurant, free private parking and direct access to the sandstone landscape.

A very practical village alternative to Hotel Ostrov. Booking.com confirms free on-site private parking and strong location scores; it is particularly convenient for riders who want to stay directly in Tisá.

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Penzion Na konci Tisá

Penzion Na konci Tisá

Small pension in the Tisá area suited to a quiet overnight.

A lower-key local alternative. Exact-property imagery has been checked, but no verified Booking.com property page was retained; confirm access, parking and current availability directly with the property.

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Restaurants

Turistická chata Tisá

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Refugio Tisá Restaurant

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Hotel Ostrov Restaurant

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews. Official restaurant page accepts table reservations by phone or email.

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Local flavours

Elbe Sandstones: simple Czech mountain cooking, soups, dumplings and local beer work well after the short but scenic day. Tisá is small, so check evening kitchen hours before arrival.

Activities

Děčín: Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure in Bohemian Switzerland

2 h · 4.9/5 · 5 reviews at verification · extra travel from Tisá

Nearby bookable option starting at Shepherd’s Wall in Děčín. Best treated as a next-morning/extra-time activity rather than squeezed into a late arrival.

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Ostrov Rocks Tisá

Check current admission / opening times

Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Děčínský Sněžník

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Arrival walking tour

Tisá arrival walkOpen linear route through the historic core
4–6 stops
~45–75 min excluding visits
STAGE 5

Tisá → Görlitz

155 km / 96 mi · 3 h 40 · Moderate
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EMJ Rider Intelligence

Tisá → Görlitz riding brief

EMJ planning estimates are separated from live facts. Recheck road, weather and fuel information 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day.

Checked 04 Sep 2026

Riding Timeline

155 km / 96 miDepart 08:00–08:30Moving ≈3 h 35Elapsed ≈7–8 h with stopsTarget 15:30–16:30

Suggested rhythm: early scenic stop, coffee/fuel check before the technical middle section, 60–90 minute lunch, then one short photo/POI stop before check-in.

Rider Effort Profile

Effort 3/5Pillion: Good

Assessment considers curve density, road width, exposure, visibility, surface changes and accumulated concentration. Wet weather raises the effort by roughly one level on the shaded mountain sections.

Fuel Plan

Start full around Tisá/Děčín area. Preferred on-route refill: ORLEN Chrastavská, Liberec (published 24 h). Backup: refuel in Zittau before the final run to Görlitz.

Opening hours, card acceptance and fuel grades are dynamic. Never treat a published station as guaranteed without a same-day check.

Critical Sections

  • Tisá → Česká Kamenice: forest and sandstone roads with intermittent narrow sections.
  • Česká Lípa → Ještěd: climbing curves, cyclists and weather exposure near the summit road.
  • Liberec → Oybin → Zittau: border transitions and tourist traffic in the Zittau Mountains.

Bad-weather / Closure Plan

If Ještěd or higher roads are unsuitable, bypass the summit and remain on lower signed roads through Liberec toward Zittau. Unvalidated emergency planning corridor only.

The ride

Stage 5 leaves Tisá and arcs east through the northern Czech landscape, linking smaller towns and lake country before climbing back towards the Lusatian Mountains. Česká Kamenice, Česká Lípa and Doksy break the ride into distinct visual sections rather than one long transit.

Jablonné v Podještědí leads into the border hills and the compact sandstone resort of Oybin, followed by Zittau and the final run to Görlitz. The stage crosses between Czech and German road environments several times, so signage and speed-limit changes deserve attention.

Görlitz is one of the strongest overnight destinations on the loop. Its preserved centre and the pedestrian crossing into Poland make the arrival feel like a destination rather than simply a stop.

Route sequence

Fuel & services

Aral Zittau

≈ 119 km from Stage start
Theodor-Körner-Allee 2, 02763 Zittau
Published 24 h

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POIs

Jílové

Road anchor below Děčínský Sněžník.

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Česká Kamenice

Small historic town on the eastern Bohemian Switzerland edge.

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Česká Lípa

North-Bohemian town on the route south-east.

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Doksy and Mácha Lake

Lake-country interlude before turning north.

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Jablonné v Podještědí

Baroque town beneath the Lusatian Mountains.

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Kurort Oybin

Sandstone mountain resort and castle ruins.

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Görlitz Obermarkt

Architectural ensemble at the overnight destination.

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Old Town Bridge Görlitz

Pedestrian bridge linking Görlitz and Zgorzelec.

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Hotels

Parkhotel Görlitz

Parkhotel Görlitz

Booking.com 8.0/10 · 1,987 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Riverside four-star hotel beside the city park with paid private/underground parking.

A calm arrival option with easier road access than the tightest old-town streets. Booking.com lists private parking and the location scores strongly; useful for riders who want secure parking and a short walk into the historic centre.

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Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels

Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels

Booking.com 9.0/10 · 1,833 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Modern hotel south-west of the centre with an in-house restaurant.

Excellent recent service and cleanliness scores make this a strong practical option. Booking.com notes that restaurant reservations are essential; verify parking for the motorcycle when reserving.

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Romantik Hotel Tuchmacher

Romantik Hotel Tuchmacher

Booking.com 8.9/10 · 605 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Restored Renaissance hotel in the heart of Görlitz old town.

The premium historic-centre choice, with a very strong location score and private parking available. Best for riders prioritising an atmospheric evening walk; pre-book parking because the old-town location is constrained.

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Restaurants

Lucie Schulte Görlitz

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews. Official restaurant accepts reservations by phone or email.

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St. Jonathan Görlitz

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Filetto Görlitz

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Local flavours

Upper Lusatia: regional Saxon-Silesian cooking and local beer. Görlitz also gives easy access to Polish flavours across the Neisse in Zgorzelec.

Activities

Görlitz Old Town

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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St Peter and Paul Church Görlitz

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Silesian Museum Görlitz

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Arrival walking tour

Görlitz arrival walkOpen linear route through the historic core
4–6 stops
~45–75 min excluding visits
STAGE 6

Görlitz → Dresden

169 km / 105 mi · 3 h 45 · Easy–Moderate
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EMJ Rider Intelligence

Görlitz → Dresden riding brief

EMJ planning estimates are separated from live facts. Recheck road, weather and fuel information 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day.

Checked 04 Sep 2026

Riding Timeline

169 km / 105 miDepart 08:30–09:00Moving ≈3 h 45Elapsed ≈7–8 h with stopsTarget 16:00–17:00

Suggested rhythm: early scenic stop, coffee/fuel check before the technical middle section, 60–90 minute lunch, then one short photo/POI stop before check-in.

Rider Effort Profile

Effort 2/5Pillion: Very good

Assessment considers curve density, road width, exposure, visibility, surface changes and accumulated concentration. Wet weather raises the effort by roughly one level on the shaded mountain sections.

Fuel Plan

Primary: Aral Nieskyer Straße 9, Görlitz (published 24 h) before departure. Backup: Shell Hansastraße 62, Dresden near the finish; published forecourt hours vary by day.

Opening hours, card acceptance and fuel grades are dynamic. Never treat a published station as guaranteed without a same-day check.

Critical Sections

  • Görlitz → Löbau → Bautzen: avoid inadvertent motorway routing; stay on the intended Upper Lusatia road spine.
  • Rammenau → Stolpen: village traffic, agricultural debris after rain and changing sight lines.
  • Moritzburg → Dresden: denser traffic and junction workload at the end of the loop.

Bad-weather / Closure Plan

If local closures affect the Westlausitz/Stolpen corridor, follow signed lower main roads toward Dresden rather than forcing a scenic detour. Unvalidated emergency planning corridor only.

Last Conditions Check

Checked 04 Sep 2026. No route-specific closure is asserted here solely from absence of a warning. Check the official/live sources below 24–48 hours before departure and again on the riding day when weather warrants.

The ride

The final stage stays in Saxony and avoids the A4 as the default experience. Löbau, Bautzen and Rammenau create a cultural chain across Upper Lusatia, while Stolpen marks the transition back towards the Dresden hinterland.

Moritzburg is the final major scenic stop. The lakes and palace give the route a relaxed finish before Radebeul and the short return into Dresden. Urban traffic naturally rises near the capital, so the last hour is better ridden patiently than aggressively.

The result is a true loop with very little meaningful road repetition: Elbe and Bohemian mountain roads are used outbound, while Upper Lusatia and the palace landscape provide a distinct return corridor.

Route sequence

Fuel & services

Aral Görlitz

≈ 2 km from Stage start
Nieskyer Straße 9, 02828 Görlitz
Published 24 h

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Sprint Löbau

≈ 26 km from Stage start
Rumburger Str. 3, 02708 Löbau
Published 05:00–21:00 weekdays · recheck

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Aral Bautzen

≈ 45 km from Stage start
Kreckwitzer Straße 2, 02625 Bautzen
Published 24 h

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POIs

Görlitz Untermarkt

Start among preserved old-town streets.

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Löbau

Upper Lusatian town on the B6 corridor.

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Bautzen old town

Hilltop old town above the Spree.

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Rammenau Baroque Castle

Baroque country palace west of Bautzen.

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Stolpen Castle

Basalt hilltop castle and compact old town.

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Dresden Heath

Forest approach toward the capital.

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Moritzburg Castle

Baroque hunting palace surrounded by lakes.

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Dresden Zwinger

Baroque palace complex close to the finish.

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Dresden Frauenkirche

Landmark on Neumarkt at the loop finish.

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Hotels

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden

Booking.com 8.3/10 · 10,803 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Large riverside hotel opposite the historic centre.

A comfortable finish-night option with an excellent central location and straightforward access from the north side of the Elbe. Confirm current parking tariff and motorcycle arrangements at booking.

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INNSiDE by Meliá Dresden

INNSiDE by Meliá Dresden

Booking.com 8.8/10 · 5,622 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Design hotel beside Frauenkirche with on-site parking.

A polished central choice with excellent current location and comfort scores. On-site parking is listed, but central Dresden access is busy, so confirm the garage entrance before arrival.

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Motel One Dresden am Zwinger

Motel One Dresden am Zwinger

Booking.com 8.5/10 · 4,812 reviews (checked 04 Sep 2026)

Modern central hotel at Postplatz with on-site parking.

A dependable city-centre finish with an exceptional location score. It suits riders who want immediate access to the Zwinger and old town; confirm parking availability because it is a high-demand central property.

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Restaurants

Kastenmeiers Dresden

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Sophienkeller Dresden

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews. Official reservation page; same-day reservations are handled by phone and online availability can vary.

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Pulverturm an der Frauenkirche

Local / regional option; check current opening hours and reservation policy.

A practical dinner option in the overnight area. Use the linked live listing for current menu, opening times and recent reviews.

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Local flavours

Dresden & Saxony: finish with Saxon cooking and, if the bike is parked, wines from the nearby Saxony wine region around Radebeul and Meissen.

Activities

Dresden: Historical Old Town Tour with Saxon Dinner

1.5 h · 4.7/5 · 25 reviews at verification

Compact Dresden old-town experience with a Saxon dinner, suitable for the finish evening when the arrival time allows.

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Frauenkirche Dresden

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Semperoper Dresden

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Destination activity suitable after arrival or the following morning, depending on riding pace.

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Arrival walking tour

Dresden arrival walkOpen linear route through the historic core
4–6 stops
~45–75 min excluding visits
Neumarkt → Frauenkirche~5–12 min
Brühl Terrace → Semperoper~5–12 min

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